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Page 1 Leon 5D / Sportstourer Owner’s manual...
Page 2 Vehicle Registration: On-board documentation Vehicle identification number: First key Second key Date of vehicle registration or vehicle delivery: Correct working order of all keys was checked SEAT Official Service: Location: Date: Signature of owner: Service advisor: Telephone:...
Page 3 Thank you for your trust choosing a SEAT ve- hicle. Read and always observe safety infor- mation concerning the passenger's With your new SEAT, you will be able to enjoy ››› front airbag page 35, Fitting and us- a vehicle with state-of-the-art technology ing child seats.
Page 4 ® About this manual Trademarks are marked with ®. The ab- Note sence of this symbol does not guarantee Texts after this symbol contain addition- that the term is not a trademark. This manual describes the features of the ve- al information.
Page 5 Digital instruction manual Related videos The digital version of the manual can be The operation of some of the vehicle's fea- found on SEAT's official website: tures can be shown as an instruction video: SEAT website SEAT website Fig. 1 Fig.
Page 7 Introduction ....... Seat belts ....... . .
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Vehicle maintenance ..... SEAT Drive Profiles* ......
Page 9 General views of the vehicle Exterior view Leon Fig. 3 ››› Levels control Towing the vehicle Driving assistance sensors page 236 ››› ››› page 325 Towline anchorage page 58 Front multifunction camera – – ››› ››› Brake fluid page 330 Tow-start page 56 Front radar...
Page 10 General views of the vehicle Exterior view LEON Sportstourer Fig. 4 ››› Levels control Towing the vehicle Driving assistance sensors page 236 ››› ››› page 325 Towline anchorage page 58 Front multifunction camera – – ››› ››› Brake fluid page 330 Tow-start page 56 Front radar...
Page 11 General views of the vehicle Exterior view Leon Fig. 5 ››› ››› Rear lid Emergency lock page 107 Driving assistance sensors page 236 – ››› Opening from outside page 109 Fuel tank Rear view camera – ››› ››› Emergency opening page 112 Fuel capacity page 365...
Page 12 General views of the vehicle Exterior view LEON Sportstourer Fig. 6 ››› ››› Rear lid Emergency lock page 107 Driving assistance sensors page 236 – ››› Opening from outside page 109 Fuel tank Rear view camera – ››› ››› Emergency opening page 112 Fuel capacity page 365...
Page 13 General views of the vehicle Overview (left hand drive) ››› ››› Electric windows page 113 Driver information system page 85 ››› ››› Exterior mirror adjustment page 128 Infotainment system page ››› page 168 Control for lighting and demisting win- ››› ›››...
Page 14 General views of the vehicle Overview (right hand drive) ››› ››› Infotainment system page Exterior mirror adjustment page 128 ››› page 168 ››› Electric windows page 113 Turn signal and main beam lever ››› Open bonnet lever page 323 ››› page 119 ›››...
Page 15 ››› airbag page 29 ››› Isofix anchors page 36 ››› Electronic parking brake page 270 ››› Headrest adjustment page 132 ››› Seat adjustment page 131 ››› Seat belts page 18 ››› Panoramic roof page 115 ››› Interior mirror page 128...
Page 16 Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your – the vehicle. passengers also to fasten their seat belts ›››...
Page 17 “ISOFIX” anchor points on the front passen- ● from maintaining the correct sitting position, ger seat and on the rear seats for child seats contact a specialised workshop for help with with the “ISOFIX” system, any special devices. The seat belt and airbag height-adjustable front headrests, ●...
Page 18 Always keep both feet in the footwell so ● ››› as close as possible to the headrest Fig. so applies to a correct use of the seat belt. that you have the vehicle under control at all Short people must lower the headrest com- times. ●...
Page 19 ● are not at a proper distance of the airbag fatal injury. risk suffering very serious or lethal injuries, Never tilt your seat backrest too far to the ● After adjusting the steering column, push ● especially if the airbags deploy and strike rear.
Page 20 You can obtain suitable floor Protect children by using a child seat ac- ● mats from a specialised dealership. Fasten- cording to the child's height and weight ers* for floor mats are fitted in the footwells.
Page 21  energy and consequently, the risk of injury. This is why it is so important to fasten seat belts before every trip, even when "just driving The protective function of seat around the corner".
Page 22 Therefore, you must check the condition of all seat belts WARNING at regular intervals. If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at Seat belts which have been worn in an ● ● all, the risk of severe injuries increases. The...
Page 23 15. The latch plate is released from the vehicle interior in an accident. Passengers in buckle. the rear seats who do not use seat belts en- Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls ● danger not only themselves but also the front »...
Page 24 The seat belt must lie flat and fit com- fortably on the pelvis Pull the belt tight if The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie ●...
Page 25 Seat belts cle overturning in the plug-in hybrid version of So that the effectiveness of the seat belt ten- Do not twist the seat belt while it is fas- ● the vehicle. sioner is not reduced and that removed parts tened.
Page 26 Problems and solutions Reversible seat belt tensioning of the driv- ● when the vehicle is travelling faster than ap- er's seat belt. If the PreCrash is not working correctly, the proximately 30 km/h (20 mph).
Page 27 ● impact and the vehicle speed. ements of the public road or adverse The airbag system is not a substitute for seat Whether or not the airbags are activated de- weather conditions can hinder its operation belts, but it is an integral part of the vehicle's pends primarily on the vehicle deceleration and thus its ability to detect collision risk.
Page 28 Children up to 12 years old system may fail to trigger, or not trigger electronically. The airbag control lamp will il- should always travel on the rear seat. Nev- correctly. luminate for a few seconds every time the ig- er transport children in the vehicle if they nition is switched on (self-diagnosis).
Page 29 Front side airbag on the side of the acci- ● Front passenger front airbag deactivated. In the event of a fault in the airbag and seat dent. Check if the airbag should be kept deactivated belt tensioner system, the airbags and seat Rear side airbag on the side of the acci- ●...
Page 30 Safety WARNING Do not mount a child seat in the front ● passenger seat or remove the mounted The deployment space between the front ● child seat! The front passenger front airbag passengers and the airbags must not in may deploy during an accident in spite of any case be occupied by other passenger, the fault.
Page 31 Airbag system Activate and deactivate front pas- SEAT recommends fitting the child seat in the WARNING rear seat to avoid having to deactivate the senger front airbag* The driver of the vehicle is responsible for ● front passenger airbag. disabling or switching on the airbag.
Page 32 Never not fix objects to the cover or in the ● deployment area of the knee airbag. Adjust the driver's seat so that there is a ● Fully inflated central airbag (deploy- Fig. 25 distance of at least 10 cm (4 inches) be- ment zone).
Page 33 Side airbag in driver's seat. WARNING front passenger seats can prevent the cen- tral airbag from operating correctly and If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean ● cause serious injuries. forward, or are not seated correctly while Never remove the front seats from the ve- ●...
Page 34 In combination with the seat belts, the Side have been closed properly. specialised workshop. Curtain Protection® airbags provide addi-...
Page 35 Please, do not hang the clothes on coat hangers. use a child seat or a seat belt. For safety rea- sons, the child seat should be installed in the The airbags provide protection for just ●...
Page 36 ECE R44 or ECE-R129 ECE-R44. regulation. standards bear the ECE-R44 or ECE-R129 test marks on the seat (the letter E in a circle SEAT recommends securing the child seats with the test number below it). shown on the website as described below:...
Page 37 Take the following general warnings into ac- cle. central rear seat as the ground clearance is count if you are going to fit a child seat. They lower than in other places and the support are valid for all child seats regardless of their bracket will not allow the seat to remain suffi- attachment system.
Page 38 Important information about the front pas- vehicle without being properly secured, or senger front airbag to stand up or kneel on a seat while travel- WARNING ling. In an accident, the child could be flung A sticker with important information about the...
Page 39 Anchor points tachment establishes a rigid connection be- are located at the back of the rear seat back- Baby carriers or child seats in the oppo- ● tween the child seat and the car body.
Page 40 IUF: Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX universal child restraint systems approved for use in this weight group. IL: It is suitable for certain ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS) that can be for the specific vehicle, restricted or semi-universal categories. Take the child seat manufacturer's vehicle list into account.
Page 41 IUF: Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX universal child restraint systems approved for use in this weight group. IL: It is suitable for certain ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS) that can be for the specific vehicle, restricted or semi-universal categories. Take the child seat manufacturer's vehicle list into account.
Page 42 ››› spondent ring page 40. Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure ● that it is properly anchored. Child seats with the “ISOFIX/i-Size” and Top Tether attachment system can be purchased from technical services.
Page 43 Fitting a child seat using the seat belt If you want to fit a universal approval catego- ry (U) child seat in your vehicle, you must check that the seat is approved for your vehi- cle. You will find any necessary information on the child seat’s orange ECE approval la-...
Page 44 Compliance with current national legislation and the manufacturer's instructions is required when using or installing child seats. For semi-universal chairs where the securing system is the car safety belt and the support bracket, do not use them in the centre rear seat.
Page 45 If the call is private, the person on the other service is available with certain restrictions. end of the line will assist you in the language SEAT suggests going to a specialised work- you have configured in the Infotainment sys- shop.
Page 46 Emergencies Emergency equipment The following conditions may cause the Some of the items listed are only provided in emergency call service to function in a limi- certain model versions, or are optional extras. ted manner or the call to be diverted to the Vehicle tool kit WARNING 112 emergency number:...
Page 47 A new bottle of sealant can be purchased In outside temperatures below -20°C ● Replace the repaired tyre with the tyre ● at SEAT dealerships. (-4°F). mobility set as soon as possible. In the event of cuts or perforations in the ●...
Page 48 Emergencies Anti-puncture kit contents* Air bleed screw (it can also be integrated With the bottle upside down, empty all of ● in the inflator tube). the contents into the tyre. Warning provided by tyre pressure moni- Remove the bottle from the valve. ●...
Page 49 Self-help Changing a wheel and request assistance from an authorised overheating! Before switching on the air technician. compressor again, let it cool for several mi- nutes. Disconnect the air compressor. Unscrew ● What to do first the tyre inflator tube from the tyre valve. When the tyre pressure is between 2.5 and Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface and ●...
Page 50 SEAT Official Service, indicating the code Make sure that the trim is correctly fitted all ● number.
Page 51 Self-help Loosening wheel nuts If the wheel bolt is very tight, carefully push and cause an accident, serious injury and on the end of the wheel wrench with your loss of vehicle control. foot. Hold on to the vehicle for support and Use only wheel nuts which correspond to ●...
Page 52 Place the jack* (vehicle tools) on firm ● Change the wheel after loosening the wheel even those approved for other SEAT mod- ground. If necessary use a large, strong nuts and raising the vehicle with the jack. els could slip, with the consequent risk of board or similar support.
Page 53 Self-help Taking off the wheel que checked immediately with a torque Works after changing a wheel wrench that is working perfectly. Unscrew the wheel nuts using the box ● Alloy wheels: replace the wheel bolt caps. ● spanner and place them on a clean surface. Before checking tightening torque, have any Plate wheels: replace the wheel hubcap .
Page 54 Emergencies Changing the windscreen Check the condition of the wiper blades reg- Note ularly. If the wipers scrape across the wiper blades The windscreen wiper arms can be ● glass, they should be changed if they are moved to the service position only when ›››...
Page 55 Self-help ››› Press and hold release button Fig. 48 If the engine fails to start because of a dis- ● CAUTION and pull gently on the wiper blade in the di- charged battery, the battery can be connec- Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers ●...
Page 56 Emergencies Jump start: description Connect one end of the red jump lead to Start the engine of the vehicle with the the positive terminal of the vehicle flat battery and wait for 2 or 3 minutes ››› with the flat battery Fig.
Page 57 Self-help vehicles with the Keyless Access system, the Note (12V) and approximately the same capaci- ››› steering wheel could lock ty (see imprint on battery). Failure to com- The vehicles must not touch each other, ply could result in an explosion. otherwise electricity could flow as soon as WARNING Never use jump leads when one of the...
Page 58 Emergencies If the battery is flat, it is possible that the ● As the driver of the towing vehicle: activate the electronic parking brake and ● engine control units may not operate correct- the electronic lock of the steering column. Accelerate with particular care and –...
Page 59 Self-help More strength is required at the steering When the vehicle has to be towed: Cases where towing the vehicle is not per- ● wheel as the power steering does not oper- mitted Check whether the vehicle may be towed ate when the engine is switched off.
Page 60 Emergencies that can completely and securely tighten the deactivated. If the vehicle has no power towing eye in its housing. supply or there is an electric system fault, ››› the engine must be tow-started page 53 After towing, unscrew the towing eye ●...
Page 61 Self-help Rear towline anchorage screw towing eye behind the lid. In this case, If the vehicle is factory-equipped with a ● the tow hitch needs to be extracted or instal- towing bracket, it is only allowed to tow ››› ››› led and used for towing page 292,...
Page 62 Emergencies Fuses and bulbs Fuses inside the vehicle perage (same colour and markings) and size. Never replace a fuse by a metal strip, sta- Fuses ● ple or similar. Introduction CAUTION In general, a fuse can be assigned to various To prevent damage to the vehicle’s elec- ●...
Page 63 Fuses and bulbs To open the engine compartment fuse box Recognise a blown fuse Colour Amp rating ››› Open the bonnet page 322. A fuse is blown if its metal strip is ruptured ●  White or transparent ››› Fig. Press the locking tabs to release the fuse ●...
Page 64 Rear camera Steering column Left headlight KL 30 Signal 4x4 Haldex Control Unit Radio display Right headlight KL 30 Signal RGS+EBSS front seat belts Driving mode. Automatic gearbox pump Right door KL 30 Signal brake servo RGS+EBSS front seat belts...
Page 65 Fuses and bulbs Consumers/Amps Some of the equipment listed in the ta- ● bles below pertain only to certain versions of the model or are optional extras. Please note that the above lists, while ● correct at the time of printing, are subject Front electronic differential to change.
Page 66 Operation Instruments and controls. Fig. 58...
Page 67 Controls and displays Operation On-board computer ....– The arrangement of switches and con- ● Infotainment system trols on right-hand drive models* may be ....slightly different from the layout shown in Glove compartment .
Page 68 Instrument panel Introduction The vehicle can be fitted with a instrument panel digital lap timer or one Digital (SEAT Cockpit). After switching the engine on with a 12-volt battery that is heavily discharged or newly changed some system settings (such as the...
Page 69 Instruments and warning/control lamps Analogue instrument panel Instrument panel, on dash panel. Fig. 59 ››› Details of the instruments Fig. Revolution counter (with the engine run- ning, in hundreds of revolutions per mi- ››› nute) page Engine coolant temperature indicator ›››...
Page 70 Conventionally powered vehicles: SEAT Fig. 60 Digital Cockpit on the instrument panel (classic view). ››› Details of the instruments Fig. The Digital SEAT Cockpit is an instrument Navigation* ● panel digital with monochrome screen in col- Control and warning lamps Night ●...
Page 71  Depending on the view in the central area of ing wheel, regardless of the menu displayed function steering wheel, you can switch be- the SEAT Digital Cockpit , information will be ››› in the central area Fig. tween the different memories of the travel displayed on: data.
Page 72: Details Of The Instruments
Operation Digital dashboard (SEAT Digital Cockpit) 3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles SEAT Digital Cockpit on the instrument Fig. 61 panel (classic view). ››› Status display Details of the instruments Fig. Outside temperature ● Control and warning lamps Indications of the compass ●...
Page 73 Gear-change recommendation ted by an audible warning. The display may While driving, the instrument panel of certain...
Page 74 Operation indicates the direction in which you are driv- Instrument panel menus At outside temperatures above +4 °C ● ing with a symbol, e.g. NW for Northwest. (+39 °F), there may be ice even when the 3 Applies to vehicles with analogue instrument “ice crystal symbol”...
Page 75 Press the rocker switch on the wiper lev- Select the menu Engine code . The identify- ●  Vehicles with digital instrument panel (SEAT ››› page ing letters of the engine will be shown on the Digital Cockpit): instrument cluster display at the bottom left.
Page 76 Operation – Display and stor- throughout the journey, in litres/100 km; – Recommendations messag- Since refuelling: Eco tips: age of the journey data and the con- and with the engine running and the ve- es are shown to reduce consumption sumption values collected.
Page 77 Instruments and warning/control lamps on the case, even an audible warning Accessing warnings and information Function and operation ››› page 87. The representation of the mes- In the infotainment system, press > Fatigue detection determines the driving be- ●  ...
Page 78 prohibitions.
Page 79 Instruments and warning/control lamps Within its limitations, the system also displays vehicle data, up to two valid road signs are Error: Dynamic Road Sign Display additional signals, such as time-specific pro- displayed, with their corresponding addition- There is a fault in the system. Have the sys- ●...
Page 80 Operation of specific traffic signs for vehicles with trailer, system to operate with limitations or not at in the system's limits. Do not let the extra such as speed limits or overtaking prohibi- all: convenience afforded by the traffic sign tions.
Page 81 Instruments and warning/control lamps Eco-efficient driving assistance tion guidance is active, the most likely route is Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity ● used. and in a safe place. Pressing the accelerator can cancel the in- tervention of the assistance at any time. Note Eco-efficient driving assistance can be To avoid affecting the correct operation of...
Page 82: Revolution Counter
Operation Setting the time on analogue the instru- We recommend that you avoid high revs and Note ment panel that you follow the recommendations on the The appearance of the symbols may vary ● gear-change indicator. Consult the addition- When in the Driving data menu, select ●...
Page 83 Instruments and warning/control lamps Power meter pending on the selected driving program and Note the current availability of electrical power, 3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles Never drive with the tank completely ● the boundaries of the different colours can empty. Under certain circumstances, the vary.
Page 84: Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator
Operation Fuel gauge  It lights up yellow system. The catalytic converter or the par- ticulate filter may get damaged! Presence of water in diesel. Turn off the engine and seek professional assistance. Note The display only works when the ignition is The small arrow on the fuel gauge next to switched on.
Page 85 If In vehicles with LongLife Service, the inter- necessary, use the engine oil temperature* vals are determined individually. Thanks to In vehicles with digital instrument panel (SEAT ››› page 74 as a guide. technological progress, maintenance work...
Page 86 The service message disappears after a ● Resetting service interval display one of the following messages: few seconds, when the engine is started or If the service was not carried out by a SEAT when button is pressed on the wiper  ●...
Page 87 Instruments and warning/control lamps Using the instrument panel Operation using the multifunction a few seconds until the menu or the informa- tive display opens automatically. steering wheel Introduction Changing menu settings In the menu displayed, turn the right thumb- ● With the ignition switched on, it is possible to wheel of the multifunction steering wheel read the different functions of the display by...
Page 88 Operation menu. Some warnings can be confirmed and Note ››› hidden with the button Fig. 71 If when switching on the ignition warnings are shown about existing faults, it might not Select a menu or an informative display be possible to change the settings or show Switch the ignition on.
Page 89  ››› Fault in the steering system page 231.  ››› Rear fog light switched on page 117. Driver or passenger has not fastened seat Fault in the emission control system   ››› belt page ››› page 320. Control lamps ...
Page 90 ››› page 318. Turn lights or emergency lights on  ›››  Risk of freezing page ››› page 117. Fault in airbag system and seat belt ten-   ››› ››› Start-Stop system activated page 219. sioners page  ›››...
Page 91 Instruments and warning/control lamps Infotainment system How to move through the different menus ple, long lists of settings. Press on the scroll and select them bar and pull up or down. Switch the ignition on. ● Introduction Tutorial If the infotainment system is off, switch it on. ●...
Page 92 Operation Explanation of the function buttons Schematic representation: Overview of the Fig. 74 possible function buttons on the screen Top part of the screen Bottom part of the screen Direct accesses to the functions of the In- fotainment system (up to 10 functions, 5 + The following information is always visible, Main menu display mode: 5, customisable by the user).
Page 93 Instruments and warning/control lamps Initial configuration wizard Schematic representation: Initial configu- Fig. 75 ration wizard The initial configuration wizard will help you Function button: Function Function button: Function to set up your Infotainment system the first time you switch it on. Press to set day and time.
Page 94 Operation Vehicle information Schematic representation: Vehicle infor- Fig. 76 mation and status Pressing on Vehicle info in the main menu  opens the Vehicle info menu with the follow- ing submenus: – Driving data. The average consump- tion, average speed, distance travelled, trip duration and autonomy are shown.
Page 95 ››› Traffic sign recognition page ■ ››› Driver assistance Lane assist page 262. ■ ■ ››› Automatic parking brake activation Emergency Assist page 260. ■ ■ ››› page 270. ››› SEAT Drive Profile page 232 ■...
Page 96 : Reset programmed ACC speed or  Turn: Search in the instrument panel cruise control system menu. In Navigation mode, turn to in- crease/decrease map size in SEAT : Increase programmed speed    Digital Cockpit : Decrease programmed speed ...
Page 97 The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be ››› re-synchronised page 97 or the battery obtained from a SEAT Official Service, a spe- ››› changed page cialised workshop or an approved key service Different keys belonging to the vehicle may qualified to create this kind of key.
Page 98 Operation Pull out the key blade WARNING also possible even when you are outside the radius of action. Never leave children or disabled persons ● Key operation can be greatly influenced ● in the vehicle. In case of emergency, they by overlapping radio signals close to the may not be able to leave the vehicle or vehicle working in the same range of fre-...
Page 99 Vehicle key: removing the battery. Fig. 84 If necessary, fit the cap. ● CAUTION SEAT recommends you ask a specialised If the battery is not changed correctly, ● workshop to replace the battery. the vehicle key may be damaged. The battery is located to the rear of the vehi- Use of unsuitable batteries may damage ●...
Page 100 Operation Central locking Self-locking system to prevent involuntary resulting in serious injuries and illness or unlocking even death, particularly for young children. It is an anti-theft system and prevents the un- Introduction Never leave individuals locked in a closed ● intentional unlocking of the vehicle.
Page 101  theft alarm* is not working properly. You button for at least 1 second. Press the function button > Exterior > should have the fault repaired at a SEAT ●  Official Service or specialised workshop. Closing > Automatic locking.
Page 102 Operation rear lid within 30 seconds after unlocking the Please note the following when using the WARNING car. This function prevents the vehicle from central locking switch to lock your vehicle: ››› Observe the safety warnings in Lock- remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is ing system “Safe”...
Page 103 Opening and closing Unlock and lock the vehicle with Depending on the equipment, the vehicle If the vehicle is not unlocked for an extended may have the Keyless Access system. period, the function is deactivated. Keyless Access The vehicle can be unlocked and locked via Configure the Keyless Access system the front doors only.
Page 104 Operation Keyless Exit: locking the vehicle using the Open the door. Unlocking and locking the boot hatch ● ● sensor of the driver or passenger door han- When the vehicle is locked, the rear lid auto- On vehicles with selective opening or info- dle.
Page 105 Fig. 88 (arrow) of the door han- hicle has automatic gearbox), since other- Contact a specialised workshop. SEAT rec- dle until the windows and roof have closed. wise the vehicle cannot be locked. ommends visiting a SEAT dealership for Close the door.
Page 106 Operation Lock the vehicle and activate the “Safe” WARNING If the sensors are very dirty, e.g. have a ● security system. layer of salt, the correct functioning of the Do not leave anyone (especially children) sensors on the door handles may be affec- Press the locking button once on the ve- ●...
Page 107 Opening and closing included in the protection areas of the vehicle When the vehicle is towed (in vehicles with ● for a long period of time. The alarm system ››› and the turn signals will flash accordingly anti-tow system page 105).
Page 108 Operation unauthorised vehicle entry by means of ultra- If you wish to switch off the vehicle interior Movement of objects inside the vehicle, ● sound. monitoring and the anti-tow system, it must such as loose papers, items hanging from the be done each time that the vehicle is locked;...
Page 109 Opening and closing Doors Remove the key blade from the vehicle key ● CAUTION ››› page When opening and closing in an emergen- Insert the key blade into the lock cylinder to ● Introduction cy, carefully disassemble components and unlock or lock the vehicle. then reassemble them carefully to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Page 110 Operation Emergency lock of doors without Childproof locks Deactivating the childproof lock lock cylinders Unlock the vehicle and open the door – whose childproof lock you want to deacti- vate. With the door open, rotate the groove in the – door using the ignition key, anti-clockwise ›››...
Page 111 Opening and closing Opening and closing the rear lid If the doors are locked, the rear lid is also Closing the rear lid without observing ● locked. and ensuring it is clear could cause serious injury to you and to third parties. Make sure that no one is in the path of the rear lid.
Page 112 Operation Opening the rear lid the vehicle must not be further away than 1.5 Particular features if towing a trailer m from the boot or inside the vehicle. Unlock the vehicle and briefly press the If the factory-fitted towing bracket is electri- ●...
Page 113 Opening and closing Resetting and memorising the opening an- Emergency unlocking If there is a valid vehicle key in the proximity of the rear lid, it is possible to unlock and ››› page 112 open or close it moving one foot in the area of For the rear lid to reopen completely, the the sensors located under the rear bumper.
Page 114 Operation The Easy Open feature is not available or on- somebody situated in its area of operation ly has limited availability in the following sit- or cause material damage. uations (examples): Therefore, always make sure that there is ● no unsupervised valid key in the area near If the rear bumper is very dirty.
Page 115 Opening and closing Window controls The front and rear electric windows can be OR: First unlock the vehicle using the but- ●  operated by using the controls on the driver ton on the remote control key and then keep door.
Page 116 Operation For the automatic raising function: pull the Never close the rear lid without observing window could not be closed before at- ● button for the corresponding window up- and ensuring it is clear, to do otherwise tempting to close it again. wards until it reaches the second position.
Page 117 Opening and closing Operating the sunroof WARNING cially if they have access to the vehicle key. If using they key unattended, they ››› Observe the safety warnings in Elec- could lock the vehicle, start the engine, trically opening and closing the windows switch on the ignition and activate the sun- on page 114.
Page 118 Operation Closing the sunroof: Convenience function to open or Using the Keyless Access* system (only closing) Automatic movement: slide your finger for- close the sunroof* ● ward over the functional area  Press and hold the locking sensor surface ● ›››...
Page 119 Lights Lights Closing the sunroof without the anti-trap Several warning and control lamps light up function for a few seconds when the ignition is switch- ed on, signalling that the function is being Before approx. 5 seconds after activation of ●...
Page 120 Operation automatically switch on in the following situa- Activation: when going above 110 km/h ●  Switching on the side lights. ››› tions (68 mph) for more than 10 seconds, the dip- ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv- Additionally, the following light functions can The photo sensor detects darkness, for ex- ●...
Page 121 Lights Turn signal and main beam lever The convenience turn signals are activated ahead and to ensure that other road users and deactivated in the infotainment system are able to see you. by means of the function button > Exterior ...
Page 122 Operation mental and traffic conditions, as well as the WARNING lights also work when the ignition is switch- ››› speed ed off. Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the ● or forgetting to deactivate them can con- ...
Page 123 Lights If road users are insufficiently lit up, e.g. pe- Fog lights with cornering light func- ● When the field of vision of the camera is ● destrians or cyclists. tion* dirty, covered or damaged, operation of the main beam control may be affected. On closed curves, when the traffic in the ●...
Page 124 Operation In the vehicle settings menu of the infotain- Activating the “Leaving Home” function Hazard warning lights  ment system you can adjust the duration of Unlock the vehicle using the remote control. ● the light switch-off delay, and activate and The “Leaving Home”...
Page 125 Lights 7. Always take the vehicle key with you when mally necessary to cover part of the head- Note you leave the vehicle. light bulbs with stickers or to change the ad- The 12-volt vehicle battery will run down ● justment of the headlights to avoid dazzling if the hazard warning lights are left on for a All turn signals flash simultaneously when the...
Page 126 If your vehicle is equipped with a digital in- The reading light is tactile, each lens is turned strument panel (Digital SEAT Cockpit), the on and off individually by pressing in the re- following message will appear Turn on the spective central area.
Page 127 Lights Ambient light* Schematic representation: Ambient light Fig. 105 The ambient light lights up the area of the Note centre console, the footwell area and, de- In some versions, the colour indicated on pending on the version, the front door panels the Infotainment screen may not match the and the instrument panel line.
Page 128 Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wip- Window washer lever ●  ing the lever towards the steering ers from the glass. SEAT recommends a de- wheel, and the wipers operate simulta- icer spray for this operation. neously. Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if ●...
Page 129 Visibility Wiper functions The windscreen will be wiped again ap- ● proximately 5 seconds after the wind- Windscreen wipers performance in differ- screen washer has been activated, provi- ent situations ded the vehicle is moving (“drip” function). If you activate the wipers less than 10 sec- If you stop the vehicle with the windscreen ●...
Page 130 Operation Modified behaviour of the rain sensor Note the skin, eyes and respiratory organs. If you come into contact with this liquid, it must Possible causes of faults and mistaken read- Regularly clean the sensitive surface of ● ››› be rinsed with large quantities of water. If ings on the sensitive surface Fig.
Page 131 Visibility Adjusting the exterior mirrors Synchronized regulation of the exterior Storing the rear view mirror settings for the mirrors tilt function In the infotainment system, using the function Switch the ignition on. ● button > Interior > Mirrors, the exterior ...
Page 132 Operation Options for adjusting driver and front pas- WARNING by hand, always use the electrical power senger sun visors control. Convex or wide-angle* exterior mirrors Lower the sun visor towards the wind- ● give a larger field of vision. However, they screen.
Page 133 Front seats: manual seat settings. Fig. 111 the electrical seat adjustment system and Seat up/down: Press the rear part of the make it move unexpectedly while driving. Forwards/backwards: pull the lever and button up/down. To adjust the angle of This might cause loss of control of the vehi- move the seat.
Page 134 It may not be possible to electrically ad- ● just the seat if the charge of the 12-volt ve- Adjusting the headrest for tall people hicle battery is very low. Push the headrest up as far as it will go.
Page 135 Adjusting the height of the headrests Remove the rear headrests only when it is Removing the rear headrests necessary to fit a child seat. After removing Grab the sides of the headrests with both ● a child seat, refit the headrest immediately.
Page 136 The memory buttons can be used to save and turn on settings for the driver seat and Activate the memory function of the vehicle ●...
Page 137 Initialising the seat position memory The position memory system must be restar- Folding down and raising the rear ted if, for example, the driver seat has been seat backrest changed. Rear seat: folding the backrest. Fig. 118 Restarting deletes all memories and assign- ments for the seat with position memory.
Page 138 Never lower or lift the rear seat backrest ● rear backrest can hit them. while driving. Front centre armrest Do no trap or damage the seat belt when ● raising the rear seat backrest. Unlock the seat backrest with the When lowering or lifting the rear seat ●...
Page 139 142. loose in open storage compartment of the Also place small objects safely. ● vehicle, on the cover behind the rear seat Adapt tyre pressure to the load. Take into ● or on the dashboard. account the pressure adhesive of the tyres Remove all hard, sharp or heavy objects ●...
Page 140 Operation Luggage compartment WARNING WARNING The transport of heavy object changes ve- Never leave your vehicle unattended, es- ● Luggage compartment shelf hicle handling and increases braking dis- pecially when the rear lid is open. Children tance. Heavy objects that are not properly could climb into the luggage compartment, 3 Valid for: Leon placed or secured may cause loss of con-...
Page 141 Transport and practical equipment Removing rectly seated and it may be bent or dam- ››› aged. Detach the cord loops Fig. 121 from ● their hooks If the luggage compartment is overloa- ● ded, remove the tray. Remove the rear shelf from the side sup- ●...
Page 142 Operation Retractable shelf The rear shelf can be stored under the lug- ● gage compartment variable floor when the 3 Valid for: LEON Sportstourer latter is in the top position (except for vehicles equipped with natural gas engine CNG) ››› page 141.
Page 143 The retractable shelf can be stored under the Now let the front part fall to the floor and luggage compartment variable floor. ● Variable luggage compartment floor: Fig. 129 slide the floor forwards as far as the rear seat raised position; lowered position. ›››  ...
Page 144 Depending on the features, take into ac- ● (arrows). count the instruction panels on the boot on how to place the load. WARNING Never secure a child seat to the fastening ● rings. Always secure objects, even when the ● luggage compartment floor is properly lif- In the luggage compartment: fixed Fig.
Page 145 Transport and practical equipment Net bag* The net bag can be hooked up to the lug- Always secure the bag hooks properly so ● gage compartment in different ways. that they do not suddenly release from the 3 Valid for: LEON Sportstourer fastening rings when hooking or unhooking Hooking the net bag into the luggage them.
Page 146 Fig. 137 the trapdoor. In the luggage compartment: bag Fig. 134 On the rear seat, behind the central armrest, hooks (Leon). there is a tailboard for transporting long items in the interior, such as skis. To avoid soiling the interior, dirty objects should be wrapped (e.g.
Page 147 ● In the luggage compartment: secur- Fig. 138 with your hand. ing the net partition. Removing the net partition Fold the rear seat backrests forward. ● Press the left or right release catch ● ››› Fig. 139 in the direction of the arrow Remove the casing from the support in the ●...
Page 148 ● Check that the net is secure. seats must never be used to fit the net par- ● tition when the rear seat backs are in their vertical position. Pulling out and securing the net partition ››› Pull up handle Fig.
Page 149 WARNING When the vehicle is washed in a car wash. ● The rear seat backrests should only be lif- For the sake of the environment When the vehicle height exceeds the maxi- ●...
Page 150 Operation Securing the crossbars and the or boats on the roof. Suitable accessories Note can be acquired at SEAT dealerships. roof carrier system Always read the assembly instructions that Always secure the crossbars and the roof come with the crossbars and the roof carri- carrier system properly.
Page 151 WARNING vring. This may cause severe injuries as Before moving a seat, make sure there ● well as loss of control of the vehicle. Never exceed the maximum authorised are no lighters in the moving part area of ●...
Page 152 Opening: Press the tab on the drawer handle ment and take the drawer out. ››› Opening: Pull the handle Fig. 144 Closing: Push the drawer under the seat until In the rear central armrest: drinks Fig. 146 open the glove compartment. holder. it engages.
Page 153 1.2 kg. WARNING Other storage compartments are found in ● the rear seat, to the left and the right of the Closed bottles may explode inside the ve- seats. hicle due to cold or heat. Never leave closed bottles in the vehicle ●...
Page 154 Operation Power sockets In the front armrest USB power sockets ››› Lift the power socket cover Fig. 147 Depending on the equipment and the coun- ● try, the vehicle may also have USB connec- Vehicle power sockets Insert the plug of the electrical appliance ●...
Page 155 Transport and practical equipment LED on the power socket the integrated child lock will be unlocked from turning on. In this case, unplug the and the power socket will operate. electrical device's power supply and The ignition is switched off, but re-try the connection after about 10 Do not insert conductive objects (a knit- ●...
Page 156 ››› page 157 or in the air conditioning widget. To prevent fogging of the windows, SEAT Never leave the air recirculation on for a ● OR: Change the desired temperature. ●...
Page 157 Air conditioning The maximum heat output required to de- ● frost windows as quickly as possible is only available when the engine has reached its normal running temperature. Keep the air intake slots in front of the ● windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to ensure heating and cooling are not im- paired, and to prevent the windows from misting over.
Page 158   Shows fan status/speed. By pressing it, you desired temperature. In versions with 1-zone Access the seat heating* submenu can access the Air conditioning menu ››› Climatronic, only one temperature can be page 160.
Page 159 Air conditioning Air Conditioning Menu Schematic representation: Air condition- Fig. 150 ing menu.  Within the Air Conditioning menu, the follow- Air diffuser outlets (arrows) ing submenus are found depending on the Selection of the air distribution to one or more Activate or deactivate the steering wheel equipment: of the following areas: feet, upper body or...
Page 160 Operation  Climaprofile adjustment is also possible in the Defog the windows: automatically ad-  Settings submenu. justs for a certain time the air condition- The heated rear window only works when the ing to defog the windscreen. engine is running and switches off automati- Rear Submenu (only for versions with 3- Warm feet: automatically adjusts for a cally after a maximum of 10 minutes.
Page 161 Air conditioning Climaprofile: To adjust the fan speed (low, The cooling system cannot be activated Air vents ● medium or high) during operation in  If the air conditioning system cannot be mode. To ensure proper heating, cooling and venti- switched on, this may be caused by the fol- lation in the vehicle interior, the air vents must lowing:...
Page 162 Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp Automatic air recirculation is activated and ● Do not switch the seat heating on if any of the ● on the seat. deactivated in the Air conditioning settings following conditions are met: ›››...
Page 163 By programming a departure time. ● In the event of smells, switch off the seat ● heating is switched on directly at the last lev- heating immediately and have it inspected el saved before switching off.
Page 164 The auxiliary heating can be controlled Foods sensitive to heat or cold, medica- of the exhaust system can come in contact through the SEAT CONNECT mobile app, the tions and other objects can be damaged with easily flammable materials that might MySEAT website or with the remote control.
Page 165 Air conditioning Press button on the remote control Radio-operated remote control It lights up for approx. 2 seconds ●  ››› page 163. In green: The auxiliary heater has been ● Automatically programming a departure ● switched on using the ...
Page 166 Operation Changing the battery of the radio-operat- Programming the auxiliary heater* Always keep the remote control, keyrings ● ed remote control with batteries, the spare batteries, button The activation of the parking ventilation for a batteries and all other batteries over 20 When pressing the buttons, if the control scheduled time is only valid for a single venti- mm out of reach of children.
Page 167 SEAT CONNECT mobile App and on the My- When the air humidity is high and the in- ● »...
Page 168 Operation Enter the settings menu. Managing the stationary air conditioning ● CAUTION Turn on the Enable High-Voltage Battery In can be switched off in the following ways: ● Food, medicines and other objects sensi- Power function if necessary. tive to heat and cold may be damaged or When establishing readiness to drive.
Page 169 The rear window heating can be switched If the charging connector is not plugged in, 3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles. on/off using the SEAT CONNECT mobile app the air conditioning operating time is reduced or the MySEAT website, regardless of whether The stationary air conditioning can be set in to 10 minutes.
Page 170 ● ensuring it does not infringe the rights of third parties. The factory assembled radio with integra- Register in SEAT CONNECT to run the cor- ● ted software is interconnected with the responding services. control units mounted on the vehicle.
Page 171 SEAT recom- question when using mobile phone devices, transmission not being made or being inter- mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this. data media, external devices, external au- rupted: dio and multimedia sources.
Page 172 Infotainment system WARNING This is also the case if the external antenna When the speakers and the vehicle com- ● has not been correctly installed. ponents necessary for radio reception are The centre armrest may obstruct the driv- damaged, do not work or do not have suffi- Keep a distance of at least 20 centime- ●...
Page 173 Introduction a mobile phone device when switched on may interfere with sensitive technical and medical equipment, possibly resulting in malfunction or damage to the equipment. Note If the playback volume is excessive or dis- torted, the speakers may be damaged.
Page 174 Infotainment system Overview and controls Connect System Overview: control unit and indication in Fig. 152 the 10-inch version Touch screen. The infotainment functions Touch zones (to raise and lower the air can be used through the screen. conditioning temperature). HOME button. Touch zones (to raise and lower the vol- ume).
Page 175 Introduction Media System Overview: control unit and indication in Fig. 153 the 8.25-inch version ››› Touch screen. The infotainment functions Vehicle settings page 93 can be used through the screen. Rotary push button (to adjust the volume and to switch the infotainment on/off) Rotary push button (to search and select) HOME button (to open the home page) ›››...
Page 176 Some functions of the infotainment system ● manner different to that described in this in- HOME screen require an active SEAT CONNECT user ac- struction manual. count and an Internet connection for the ve- hicle. The data transmission must not be limi-...
Page 177 Introduction Main menus on the home screen Depending on the equipment, the infotain- Depending on the equipment, customise me- ment system has different controls: nus and views. ›››  Navigation page 200 Touch screen. ●  ››› Increasing and reducing images or map Radio/Multimedia page 193 Touch zones outside the screen, for exam-...
Page 178 Infotainment system the lower part of the screen. Use the settings For some function buttons, more func- Symbol and its meaning ● to delete or replace them, or change their or- tions are available than those seen at first  der.
Page 179 Introduction Additional keypad languages. Clean the screen essarily mean that the term in question can ● be used freely. Units. ● Remove persistent dirt carefully and without Other product names are registered trade- Voice control. ● using aggressive cleaning products. To clean marks or trademarks of the respective rights Wi-Fi.
Page 180 Infotainment system Copyright Central computer with control and display Sound system unit (10") As a general rule, audio and video files stored Basic equipment: on data media and audio sources are subject The factory-mounted central computer in the to intellectual property protection in accord- The infotainment system that is supplied from vehicle includes country-specific compo- ance with the national and international pro-...
Page 181 Introduction Optional sound system Connectivity and a third device connected to the Blue- tooth® as a music player. The infotainment system can be extended Wi-Fi with an optional sound system as follows: When a mobile phone is connected to the tel- Wi-Fi conforming to IEEE 802.11 b/g/n.
Page 182 No connectivity, no services availa- Data loss during transmission ● no icon ble. To use it, SEAT CONNECT must first be activa- Unsuitable or defective third party appli- ● ted online by entering into a SEAT CONNECT cations SEAT CONNECT's voice recognition or search contract with SEAT, S.A.
Page 183 Remote auxiliary ventilation Delete user / Reset factory settings ● ● ment system, but the activation of the vehi- cle in a SEAT CONNECT account is not nec- Parking position Remote independent heating ● ● essary.
Page 184 Prove your identity. It is only necessary if ● In the infotainment system, register in SEAT ● of birth. You can change the S-PIN in the SEAT you are to run SEAT CONNECT services rele- CONNECT. CONNECT user account in “Account set- vant to security.
Page 185 SEAT CONNECT portal No, it is not possible Personal information Not taking into account this obligation to in- SEAT protects your personal data and only form, can infringe certain rights of the occu- SEAT CONNECT appli- No, it is not possible...
Page 186 Faults ices depending on the selected privacy level. incorrect, e.g. representations of maps. Even if the prerequisites for the use of SEAT Countries and regions where SEAT CON- ● Share location. Main users and co- ...
Page 187 Confirm authorisation inquiries on the mo- ● If you deactivate each and every SEAT bile phone device to grant the necessary au- You will find more information on the SEAT CONNECT service, the OCU may continue thorisations to the infotainment system. website (www.seat.com).
Page 188 Apple CarPlay™ distraction affecting the driver in any way can lead to an accident and cause injuries. With SEAT Full Link, the display of the con- In order to use Apple CarPlay, the following Always drive as carefully and responsibly ●...
Page 189 The requirements must be met to use Android the SEAT (www.seat.com) and Apple Car- available. Auto™. Play ™ websites, or at SEAT dealerships. The connected iPhone™ cannot be used as ● a multimedia device in the Media main menu. Launch Android Auto™: It is not possible to use the built-in naviga- ●...
Page 190 On the Android Auto™ mode, press the Re- ● as end an ongoing telephone conversation. manufacturer. turn to SEAT icon to access the Full Link main Depending on the mobile tphone device menu. ● voice control...
Page 191  Due to the high volume of data exchanged, screen on the infotainment system SEAT recommends the use of a flat rate tar- An active MirrorLink® device can be con- ● screen. iff for data transmission. Mobile phone op-...
Page 192 Infotainment system The following settings can also be made on WPS the network must be configured man- Manual settings: the menu Share connection: ually. To manually enter the network settings of ● an external (WLAN) device. OR: Press and hold the WLAN button on the ●...
Page 193 The voice control works both online* and off- Commands line taking into account what is indicated in Online* current SEAT CONNECT Plus con- ● For voice control to recognise commands re- page 191, Languages available depending tract active.
Page 194 Infotainment system Start and stop voice control In some cases you can also start voice con- Note trol of the connected mobile phone device, When the activation word is disconnec- ● by pressing and holding the voice control Depending on the equipment, you can start ted, the infotainment system cannot be ac- button.
Page 195 Radio stations are responsible for the ● content of the information they transmit. You have an active SEAT CONNECT user ● Additional electrical equipment connected Access the RADIO menu account. to the vehicle can cause interference in the ›››...
Page 196 Infotainment system Next to the name of the station, monitor- Show online radio stations whose pro-  Foil or metal-coated stickers attached to ● ing of active traffic information stations gramme belongs to the desired musical the windows may affect reception on vehi- (TP).
Page 197 Infotainment operation Click on the cursor, scroll through the fre- Select the category by which the stations Press the preset button and keep it pressed ● ● ● quency band and release it when you reach are to be filtered. until the station is stored.
Page 198 Infotainment system If no station with traffic information can be Online radio is only available through the In- tivated, station logos are automatically as- tuned in, the device automatically searches ternet connection of the active infotainment signed to the stations. for stations with tunable traffic information.
Page 199 Infotainment operation Media Mode Schematic representation: Multimedia Fig. 155 view In Media mode you can play multimedia files You can also use streaming services. The damaged. Please bear in mind the manufac- from data media and streaming services availability of streaming services depends on turer’s indications.
Page 200 Note The folder structure of the selected multi- ● SEAT assumes no liability for any deteriora- Configure streaming services media source is displayed. When My multi- tion or loss of files on data storage devices. media is selected, the categories (music, vid-...
Page 201 Infotainment operation Follow the steps indicated by the infotain- Playlist. Video mode ● ● ment system. When in video mode, a video can be played The selection is saved instead of the previ- The streaming service is added to the list of ●...
Page 202 Infotainment system Navigation* Introduction Schematic representation: Navigation Fig. 156 view A global satellite system determines the cur- on the screen when travelling above a certain If the exact destination cannot be reached rent position of the vehicle and the sensors speed.
Page 203 Infotainment operation Limitations during navigation Zoom out the view (tip: use your index and Rotate view (tip: use your index and middle middle fingers). fingers). If the infotainment system cannot receive da- Press on the map with both fingers at the Press on the map with both fingers at the ●...
Page 204 Infotainment system Current position Other symbols  Navigation announcements are not emit- ● ted if the sound is muted in the infotainment Search for destinations. Entering the detailed destination for an   system. address. Destinations along the route.  Search for destinations.
Page 205 Reduced visibility. example Western Europe, can be downloa-  The different functions for entering destina- ded from www.seat.com and stored on USB tions are found in the navigation main menu. data devices. Navigation through USB data devices is not possible.
Page 206 Infotainment system OR: press and enter the address in Favourite destinations state of the data and it is not possible for all   the input screen. positions. Save up to 20 destinations as favourites. OR: detailed address. To start “offroad navigation”, press an empty To save a destination as a favourite press ...
Page 207 Infotainment operation Start route guidance using contact With an active route guidance, traffic inci- Function descriptions dents that are on the current route are shown details in the route details. Such traffic incidents can Route details ››› be avoided page 205.
Page 208 Infotainment system Avoid traffic incidents by editing route details ternative routes are available, provided navi- Functions in the additional window: ››› page 205. gation has such data. Stopping route Ends the current route guidance. You can activate and deactivate the function Press on a traffic event.
Page 209 Infotainment operation Telephone interface Introduction Schematic representation: Phone view Fig. 157 You can use the telephone interface to con- Telephone interface equipment and Note nect your mobile to the infotainment system symbols As a general rule, pairing a device (for ex- ●...
Page 210 Infotainment system Connection to wireless charging option. Obtain information on the SEAT brand Places with special regulations ●  and selected additional services related Connection to the microphone mounted on ● to traffic and your travel. Switch off the mobile telephone and the tele- the vehicle.
Page 211 Infotainment operation Pair, connect and manage Optional: confirm the data transfer mes- Connect a mobile phone device ● sage on the mobile phone device. Requirement: the mobile phone device is Requirement for pairing: paired with the infotainment system. Active and passive connection Bluetooth®...
Page 212 Infotainment system The Comfort phone interface can be equip- OR: press a favourite in the telephone inter- ● Note ped with the wireless charging function face main menu to start the call. In the pairing of some mobile phone devi- ●...
Page 213 Infotainment operation and receive SMS and e-mails through the tel- Each time the phone is reconnected, the Call a favourite ephone interface. phone book is updated. Press the assigned speed dial button. ● If conference calls are supported, the phone Send an SMS Note book can be accessed during a call.
Page 214 There must be no metallic or other ob- ● ogy, check your phone's user manual or visit jects between the mobile phone and the the SEAT website. housing, to prevent the functionality of the Connectivity Box from being affected. Signal amplifier / (Mobile Signal Amplifier)
Page 215 Infotainment operation Multimedia Depending on the equipment and the coun- try, the vehicle may also have USB connec- tions exclusively for charging or as a power USB port socket. These USB ports are located at the rear of the console, between the front seats ›››...
Page 216 The engine can be started with a start button start the engine or connect the ignition and (Press & Drive). For this there must be a valid The driver's seat belt is not fastened, operate any of the electrical equipment. ●...
Page 217 Start and driving Requirements for switching on the drive and have to start the engine, first unlock the If the vehicle is stationary for a long time ● system vehicle or perform an emergency start with the engine off and the ignition on, the ›››...
Page 218 During pre- Do not get out of the vehicle with the en- atures, SEAT recommends parking the vehicle heating, the warning lamp remains lit. To ...
Page 219 Start and driving Note WARNING ing the vehicle, otherwise the battery could discharge. Electrical components with a high power Never switch off the engine while the vehi- ● If the engine has been driven at high ● consumption are switched off temporarily cle is moving.
Page 220 Fig. 162, as close as possible to Engage position P; the vehicle can ine SEAT key with its correct code. the Kessy logo. move; doors can only close in posi- tion P. The ignition connects and the engine starts ●...
Page 221 Start and driving Start-Stop system* When the ignition is on/off, the engine start In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automati- button flashes. With the ignition is switched cally switch off when the vehicle stops or is off, the start button goes off after a few sec- stopping.
Page 222 The driver door must be closed. ● After engaging reverse gear. ● ››› page 154. The driver's seat belt must be fastened. ● In case of a very steep gradient. ● The brake has been pressed several times ● The bonnet must be closed.
Page 223 Start and driving Additional information related to the auto- Manually connecting and discon- To avoid injury, make sure that the Start- ● matic gearbox necting the Start-Stop system Stop system is switched off when working ››› in the engine compartment page 221.
Page 224: Operating Mode Selection
Driving Further information about the operating Hybrid (use the battery's charge)  Note mode can be found in  This is the operating mode that allows you to The system switches on every time the en- save most fuel. gine is turned off voluntarily. E-MODE (electric driving) ...
Page 225: Manual Gearbox
The operating mode active at any given time Changing gears the high-voltage battery. This option in- is displayed on the instrument cluster display, creases fuel consumption. SEAT there- e.g.  fore recommends using the charging socket to charge the high-voltage bat- WARNING ›››...
Page 226: Automatic Gearbox/Dsg Automatic Gear
Driving Selecting reverse gear WARNING Never hold the vehicle “on the clutch” on ● hills with the engine on. Engage reverse gear only when the vehicle is If the gear is changed down inappropriate- stopped. ly by selecting a gear that is too low, you may lose control of the vehicle, causing an Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot ●...
Page 227 Start and driving To press the P button you must press the the engine's maximum power output. When  Flashes green brake pedal simultaneously. accelerating the gear shifts will be noticea- The selector lever locking button is not engaged. ble. The vehicle is prevented from moving forwards.
Page 228 Driving Changing gear in Tiptronic mode WARNING this case, you should seek professional as- sistance. Take care not to press the accelerator ● pedal when the vehicle is stopped. The ve- hicle could start moving immediately (in Note some cases even if the parking brake is en- If the lever lock does not engage, there is ●...
Page 229 Start and driving To exit the Tiptronic mode, pull the right- Stop/Park Once you have engaged a gear, gently ● ● hand gear shirt paddle towards the steering press the accelerator and pull on the elec- To park on flat ground, just press the P button wheel for approximately 1 second.
Page 230 In certain driving situations or traffic con- ● until the engine reaches maximum rpm. tronic, or select the sport driving profile from ditions, the gears could overheat and be ››› the SEAT Drive Profile* page 232. damaged! If the warning lamp lights up, ...
Page 231 (= shorter section without the need for fuel) facilitates improved fuel consumption downhill assistant* and emission balance. Inertia mode If the vehicle has SEAT Drive Profile Downhill speed control is activated when the ››› page 232, the inertia mode can be activa-...
Page 232: Gear-Change Recommendation
Driving Faults in the gearbox Gearbox: press the brake and en-  Note gage a gear again. Gearbox: Fault! Stop the vehicle  The operation of the inertia mode in com- ● If the warning was caused by the tempera- ●...
Page 233: Steering
Start and driving Steering Information regarding the “cleanliness” of Control lamp the particulate filter When the exhaust system detects that the  It lights up red Information relating to different ve- particulate filter is close to saturation, this hicle processes. Faulty steering.
Page 234: Seat Drive Profiles
Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve- ing capacity. Within the Individual profile you hicle, SEAT Drive Profile can operate on the WARNING can also adjust the DCC level in a custom- following functions: ised manner.
Page 235: Driving Tips
●  configuration. The functions that fic conditions. can be adjusted depend on the pressing on the SEAT Drive Profile icon dis- Individual The Eco profile is not recommended equipment fitted in the vehicle. ● plays the available driving profiles.
Page 236 Driving internal friction in the engine is greater than takes advantage of the engine braking effect, For the sake of the environment later on when all the moving parts have bed- reducing wear on the brakes and tyres. Emis- If the engine is run in gently, the life of the ded down.
Page 237 (2.5 miles), when fuel consumption will return er at a high setting, the rear window heating The water should never come above the ● to a normal level. or the seat heating*. lower edge of the bodywork. » Drive at pedestrian speed. ●...
Page 238: Driver Assistance Systems
CAUTION Use the drive assist systems only when ● SEAT does not accept liability for any dam- Note conditions allow. The driving style must al- age to the vehicle due to the use of a lower...
Page 239: Drive Assist Sensors And Cameras
● interpret a manoeuvre and, as a result, cameras requires special knowledge and warn the driver in an unexpected manner. tools. It is recommended to visit a SEAT When the towing mode is selected, some ● dealership for this purpose.
Page 240 Driving Front camera unavailable or ACC unavailable warning Do not cover the field of vision of the ● lights come on. camera. Clean the sensor area on the bumper as Check that the windscreen is not dam- ● ● ››› indicated in page 354, Cleaning the ex- aged in the area of the camera's field of vi-...
Page 241 ››› hicle Fig. 171. a loss of visibility for the sensors. with paint authorised by SEAT. The lane de- parture warning's functions may be limited They support the following functions: or work incorrectly if other paints are used. Note Lane departure warning (Side Assist) ●...
Page 242: Cruise Control System (Ccs)
Driving Rear View Camera Do not use hot or warm water to remove  It lights up grey ● ice or snow from the camera lens. Doing so The cruise control system is switched on, but regula- could damage the camera. tion is not active.
Page 243 Driver assistance systems There is no speed saved and regulation is not Switching off Do not use Traffic Jam Assist offroad or ● yet operating. on roads where the surface is not firm. Press and hold the button ●  Adapt your speed and safety distance to ●...
Page 244: Speed Limiter
Driving A brake assistance system has intervened, Status display Operating the speed limiter with ● e.g. TCS or ESC. the third lever When the speed limiter is switched on, the in- Front Assist has braked the vehicle. ● strument cluster display shows the saved speed and the system status: If the fault continues, disconnect the Emer- ●...
Page 245 Driver assistance systems - 10 km/h (5 mph) Operating the speed limiter with Briefly press area to increase speed in ●   small increments of 1 km/h (1 mph). the turn signal lever Interrupting the adjustment Press and hold the area to continu- ●...
Page 246: Emergency Brake Assistance System
Driving Emergency brake assistance The control lamp switches on yellow. The system can be cancelled if the accelera- tor pedal is pressed or the steering wheel is system (Front Assist)* Malfunctions Switch off the speed limiter ● turned firmly. and go to a specialist workshop. Depending on the equipment and the coun- Introduction try, the Front Assist also includes the following...
Page 247 Driver assistance systems Warning levels and brake assist Advance warning Driver emergency braking assistance sys- If the system detects a possible collision with the vehicle in front, it alerts the driver by If the driver, after the critical warning, starts means of an audible warning and an indica- braking but the system detects that the brake tion on the instrument panel display...
Page 248 Driving Pedestrian and cyclist recognition technolo- Limitations System limitations gy cannot exceed the physically prescribed This system does not react to objects that limits and works exclusively within the sys- cross transversely or to animals. The basic tem’s limits. The responsibility for braking al- limitations of the Front Assist must also be ways depends on the driver.
Page 249 Loads and accessories of other vehicles ● In complex driving situations (such as traffic ing functions. SEAT recommends leaving the ● that protrude over the sides, backwards or islands, cut-through roundabouts, etc), Front Front Assist activated except in the situations over the top.
Page 250 Deactivated ● Deactivating Front Assist temporarily in the driver. the following situations SEAT recommends driving with the function in Does my vehicle have ACC? “Medium” mode. In the following situations the Front Assist should be deactivated due to the system's...
Page 251 ● checked by a specialised workshop. Visit- and distance from other vehicles in cer- on unpaved roads. ing a SEAT dealership is recommended. tain situations. In this case, the instru- The system may not react in time to sta- ●...
Page 252 ACC connected, vehicle detected in front. The ACC indicator lamp is grey; the speed Changing the driving profile and distance are saved. In vehicles with SEAT Drive Profile, the driving When the ACC is in standby, the indicator ››› If the ESC TCS...
Page 253 Driver assistance systems Vehicle ahead detected. It will light up if Be aware of the limitations and warnings de- obstacles on the road. This could cause an ››› the distance to the vehicle is adjusted. scribed at the beginning of this chapter. accident and serious injuries.
Page 254 ● not appropriate in all situations in Intro- gently lift the clutch pedal on vehicles with duction on page 249. manual gearboxes). SEAT does not recommend using the function OR: press the button on the multi- ●   ›››...
Page 255 Fig. 182  ESC is operating. ● Vehicles that move into your lane, a short ● The driver is not wearing his/her seat belt. ● The indicator lamp lights up yellow: ››› distance from your vehicle Fig. 183 ...
Page 256: Proactive Speed Adjustment
Driving Proactive speed adjustment Limitations of the proactive speed Always be prepared to adjust the speed ● adjustment yourself. If the traffic sign recognition sys- tem is not working properly or the naviga- Introduction tion data is not updated, the speed may In addition to the limitations of the traffic sig- change unexpectedly and suddenly or may ›››...
Page 257 Driver assistance systems Activating the proactive speed ad- ment due to the road layout, the vehicle will adapts the saved speed even if the ACC is accelerate again after leaving the reason for justment switched off. However, it will not adjust. the adjustment behind and the speed will be If the speed of travel considerably ex- ●...
Page 258: Lane Assist
Driving Lane Assist* On tight bends. ● at all. In these situations, special attention Temporarily in very sporty driving situations. is required from the driver and, where ap- ● propriate, the temporary deactivation of Introduction WARNING the lane assist warning system: In very sporty driving situations.
Page 259 Driver assistance systems Lane line detected. The system does not Driver intervention prompt  It lights up yellow intervene. If the steering is not corrected manually, the system prompts the driver through an indica- Lane Assist system Switching the lane assist system on or off tion on the instrument panel display and acoustic warnings.
Page 260: Driving Assist (Travel Assist)
Driving System behaviour is different than expec- limitations of the systems and the indications tion on the instrument panel display and given in the information. acoustic warnings. Clean the field of vision of the camera reg- ● WARNING Speed range ularly and make sure it is free of dirt, snow and ice.
Page 261 Driver assistance systems Indications on the instrument panel Distance set. Brake immediately when a braking mes- ● display sage is displayed on the instrument panel In addition, depending on the equipment, screen. control lamps indicate the status of the sys- Brake when, after an indication to brake, ●...
Page 262: Emergency Assist
Driving Operating Travel Assist Making other adjustments Travel Assist disconnects automatically For all else, Travel Assist is operated like the Vehicles without Emergency Assist: You have ››› page 249. released the steering wheel for a long period. Abnormal operation. Contact a specialised ●...
Page 263 WARNING this, it emits optical and acoustic warnings switched on. The smart technology fitted into the Emer- and causes braking jolts. The seat belt is The system has detected a road lane mark- ● gency Assist cannot overcome the limits tightened (depending on the equipment).
Page 264: Opening Warning (Exit Assist)
Driving Lane departure warning Do not use Travel Assist or Lane Assist. or involuntarily. The system is not a re- ● Have the system checked by a specialised placement for driver awareness. (Side Assist) with rear cross workshop. Adapt your speed and safe distance to ●...
Page 265 Driver assistance systems mately 2 seconds. This is the time taken for Note the function check. If the lane departure warning with rear If there are no indications from the control cross traffic alert does not work as descri- lamp of the lane departure warning, this bed in this chapter, stop using it and con- means that the lane departure warning has tact a specialised workshop.
Page 266 Driving Lane departure warning (Side As- Keep the warning lamps zone of the lane de- Driving situations parture warning free of objects, adhesives or sist) the likes that may interfere with your visibility. The lane departure warning uses radar sen- sors to monitor the areas behind the vehicle Lane Assist Plus ›››...
Page 267 Driver assistance systems bly higher speed, no indication will be dis- Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) played. The faster the vehicle approaches, the soon- er an indication will be displayed in the con- trol lamp, because the lane departure warn- ing takes into account the speed differential with other vehicles.
Page 268 Driving the side of the vehicle towards which traffic is Door opening warning (Exit Assist) come the limits imposed by the laws of approaching in transverse direction physics; it only works within the limits of the system. The parking assistant function Automatic braking to reduce damages should not tempt you into taking any risks.
Page 269 Driver assistance systems system itself, the rear and side environment of WARNING Note the vehicle using the rear sensors Always pay close attention to the traffic The door opening warning (Exit Assist) is ● ● ››› page 237. It detects moving objects that and the surroundings of the vehicle.
Page 270: Braking And Parking
Driving Braking and parking Open the Park Assist > Settings menu in the door opening warning are deactivated. Once infotainment system. the vehicle trailer has been disengaged, the lane departure warning, the rear cross traffic Door opening warning ●  Braking system alert and the door opening warning will return Rear cross traffic alert...
Page 271 Braking and parking perature, air humidity, etc.) noises may be clean off the pads and disks by braking firmly certain circumstances, the rear of the vehi- ››› produced when braking. a few times at a moderately high speed cle may skid, with the danger of losing con- trol.
Page 272 Driving harder, as the braking distance increases due If the brake is subjected to high stresses, the front wheels is not obstructed, other- ● to the lack of assistance from the servo brake. vapour bubbles may form in the brake sys- wise the brakes can overheat.
Page 273 The selector lever is in the D/S or R position ● only the rear wheels brake. Always use the door is closed and the driver's seat belt fas- or in the Tiptronic selector gate. foot brake. tened, any of the following situations take AND: the vehicle is stationary.
Page 274 ● The system performs automatic and au- ● Once connected, the Auto Hold function as- The driver's seat belt must be fastened. ● dible tests sporadically in the parked vehi- sists the driver in keeping the vehicle station- The engine is running.
Page 275: Stabilisation And Brake Assistance Sys
Braking and parking Stabilisation and brake as- ignition, the function will remain on the next ground, e.g. in the case of axle articula- time the ignition is switched on. tion. sistance systems If the Auto Hold function was not switched on, WARNING it will automatically remain off next time the Control lamps...
Page 276 Driving Brake assist systems If the running gear or brake system is modi- Tractor-trailer sway mitigation* fied, the effectiveness of the ABS could be se- If the vehicle is pulling a trailer, it will control verely limited. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) the following: tractor-trailers tend to sway.
Page 277 Braking and parking XDS works in combination with the ESC and is Electromechanical brake servo (eBKV) ventional braking initiated by the driver using always active, even when TCS is switched off, the brake pedal With the ignition switched on, the electrome- or when the ESC is in Sport mode or discon- chanical brake servo supports the force of WARNING...
Page 278: Parking
Driving Switching the TCS off and on Note er drive. The driving wheels could spin and the vehicle could skid. The TCS can be activated or deactivated in ● The ABS and TCS will only operate cor- ● the infotainment system using the function rectly if the four wheels have identical button >...
Page 279: Help With Parking And Manoeuvring
Help with parking and manoeuvring Help with parking and ma- When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with ● WARNING you. noeuvring The technology used in the park assist sys- tem involves a series of limitations inherent Additionally, on steep slopes and inclines in the actual system and in the use of ultra- Assisted parking system Before switching off the engine, rotate the...
Page 280 In order to become familiar with the sys- ● always from a distance of more than 10 cm. tem and its functions, SEAT recommends Quick turns of the steering wheel when that you practice operating the Park Assist A registration plate or plate holder on the ●...
Page 281 Help with parking and manoeuvring more than once, the Park Assist system The TCS is disconnected. Trailer mode ● switches off. TCS or ESC intervene with regulation. The Park Assist system cannot be switched ● on if the factory-fitted towing bracket The driver door is opened.
Page 282 Driving Selecting a parking type Park assist has the following 3 parking types: If there are more spaces available, another ● space can be selected by clicking on it on Reverse parallel parking.  the infotainment system display. Reverse angle parking. ...
Page 283 Help with parking and manoeuvring Parking with the parking assist system On the instrument panel display: paral- Fig. 199 lel parking. Finding a parking space. Park-   ing position. Manoeuvring.  On the instrument panel display: angle Fig. 200 parking.
Page 284 Driving Please note the following message: Inter- el and, in some cases, an acoustic signal Leaving a parking space with the ● sounds. vention in active direction. Watch parking assist system (only for par- . While you keep watch your surroundings! allel parking) around you, carefully start accelerating up to Progress bars...
Page 285 Help with parking and manoeuvring Turn on the corresponding turn signal to- The vehicle can exit the space when a cor- Automatic braking to reduce damages ● ● wards the road you will enter when exiting the responding message is displayed on the in- Depending on certain conditions, the Park parking space.
Page 286: Parking Aid Parking And Manoeuvring
Driving Parking aid parking and ma- CAUTION If the parking distance warning system is ● ignored, the vehicle could suffer considera- noeuvring (ParkPilot) Parking distance warning system functions ble damage. can be affected by different factors that Damage to the radiator grille, bumper, can cause damage: ●...
Page 287: Parking System Plus
Parking aid plus assists the driver by giving tem, these parameters can be changed at tance> Parking Aid. visual and audio warnings about obstacles a SEAT Official Service or in a specialised detected in front of and behind the vehicle. workshop. Automatic connection of Parking Aid Please observe information on towing a ●...
Page 288 Driving Automatic disconnection of Parking Aid Automatic activation Press the function button > Driver assis- ●  tance> Parking Aid. Drive forward at 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster. ● When the Plus Parking Aid connects auto- Select Automatic activation. If the box is ●...
Page 289 Help with parking and manoeuvring Visual indication segments If an obstacle is located in the vehicle’s way, Error messages the corresponding audible warning will sound. If a an error or fault message appears on the instrument cluster in Park Assist, there is a When the penultimate segment is displayed, fault.
Page 290: Rear Parking Aid
Driving Manoeuvre braking function* Whenever any of the car doors, rear lid or Parking Aid connection ● bonnet are opened. Select reverse gear. ● The emergency braking function is used to minimise damage in the event of a collision. Parking Aid disconnection Rear parking aid* Depending on the equipment, if the Parking Drive forward at 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.
Page 291: Reverse Assist (Rear View Camera)
Help with parking and manoeuvring Towing device Note The reverse assist has blind spots where ● it cannot see people or objects. Monitor the In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket It is important to take great care and pay ●...
Page 292 Driving Connecting and disconnecting Adjust the display: brightness, contrast Requirements  and colour. Connect the reverse assist To park with reverse assist, the following re- ››› Switch to park assist page 284  quirements must be met: Select reverse gear. ●...
Page 293 Help with parking and manoeuvring Parallel parking Parking The vehicle has some type of damage in ● the camera area, e.g. due to a parking im- In the infotainment system select > Driv- ●  pact. er assistance> Parking aid before passing in The field of view of the camera is blocked front of the selected parking space.
Page 294: Towing Bracket Device
10% for every Vehicles with the Start-Stop system 1000 m of altitude. When possible, operate If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing the trailer with the maximum authorised bracket or one that is retrofitted by SEAT, the...
Page 295 If the vehicle is retrofitted with a towing good condition. has not been fitted by a SEAT workshop. bracket, only a bracket that is authorised for Adapt your speed and driving style at all ●...
Page 296 Live charge cable sure that the trailer's electrical connection is Earth for pin 10 correct, have it checked by a specialised Hitching and connecting a trailer workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT Unassigned dealership for this. Earth for pin 9 Exterior mirrors...
Page 297 Towing bracket device* This powers, for example, the trailer's interior If the vehicle is factory-equipped with an ● vehicle electronic system, as well as acci- lighting. Electrical devices such as a fridge in anti-theft alarm and towing bracket. dents and serious injuries. a caravan only receive electrical power if the If the trailer is electrically connected to the ●...
Page 298 In case of anomalies in the electrical sys- ● above it. To promote safety while driving, SEAT recom- tems of the vehicle or trailer, as well as in Secure the trailer load properly. ●...
Page 299 Towing bracket device* trailer, change the centre of gravity and the WARNING trailer, which could lead to accidents and properties of the vehicle. serious injuries. If a trailer is pulled incorrectly, this may If the towing vehicle is empty and the trailer ●...
Page 300: Electrically Unlocking Trailer Hook
Driving Electrically unlocking trailer If the system detects that the trailer is weav- Accelerate with caution when the road is ● ing, it intervenes to reduce the swaying of the slippery. hook* trailer. When adjusting any settings, stop accel- ● erating.
Page 301 Towing bracket device* ››› turns outwards. The button's control lamp If the warning lamp Fig. 206 remains ●  CAUTION flashes. on with the rear lid open, the tow hook is cor- If you clean the vehicle with high-pressure rectly in place both when extracted and Finish remove the tow hook by hand until ●...
Page 302: Retrofitting A Towing Bracket
Never exceed the values indicated! ● Note SEAT recommends removing, as far as pos- sible, all removable parts of the bicycles before setting off. These parts include, for example, baskets and saddlebags, child seats or batteries. This improves aerody- namics and the centre of gravity of the rack system.
Page 303 Note 350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle) Only use towing brackets that have been ● 1,043 mm approved by SEAT for the model in ques- 344 mm tion. 564 mm In some versions, the fitting of a conven- ●...
Page 304: Practical Tips
● Never touch the high-voltage cables, the ● only be performed by authorized special- All SEAT guidelines and standards must ● high-voltage battery or its poles, or allow ized services with the corresponding per- be followed when performing any work on them to come into contact with jewellery or mit.
Page 305 If this situation lasts for The high-voltage battery contains haz- several days, contact a qualified special- ardous liquid and solid substances. Emit- ized workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a ted gases can cause severe burns and SEAT partner for this. blindness. Suitable eye protection and...
Page 306: Conservation Of The High-Voltage Bat
Maintenance work on the high- hicle at the airport before a trip. Please also observe the applicable SEAT voltage battery must only be performed Do not expose the vehicle to outside tem- ●...
Page 307: Charging Settings In The Infotainment Sys
High-voltage battery Charging settings in the info- Departure Menu this function. The vehicle charges directly once it has been connected to a charging Deferred charging (departure times) can be tainment system station or electrical socket. The function is ››› page 305.
Page 308: Charging The High-Voltage Battery
Practical tips Charging the high-voltage Moment: Time, day of the week or set a Differential protection ● single or weekly departure time. The vehicle is fitted with a direct current leak- battery Air conditioning: the vehicle interior is ● age (DC leakage) protection device. This heated or cooled at the departure time prevents any DC leaks that may occur during Introduction...
Page 309 SEAT your vehicle’s charging capacity. You can the charging cable can cause sparks and, charging cables. get more information from any SEAT dealer. therefore, may ignite flammable or explo- Never make changes or repairs to electri- ●...
Page 310 Practical tips (AC) through the corresponding charging lamp flashes green on the instrument clus- First charge and charging after a long time  socket ter. If the high-voltage battery is new or has not been charged for a long time, the maximum Connecting the charging cable Interrupt the charging process charge level of the battery can only be...
Page 311 High-voltage battery Charging process display Short flashes: Deferred charge active. The charging process has not yet started. 3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles ››› Yellow LED Fig. 212: Turn signals: The parking lock P has not been enabled. Always on: No electrical network has been detected.
Page 312 Practical tips The charging process is not possible or Emergency release of the charging has been paused After unlocking or locking the vehicle, the connector ● lighting switches off automatically after a An error may be displayed on the instrument 3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles while.
Page 313: Charging Cable
Charging cable If the charging cable does not work prop- ● Protect from strong sunlight (outside tem- ● erly, get a SEAT dealer to check it. peratures no higher than 50°C or 122°F). Introduction Do not drop them. ● WARNING...
Page 314 Practical tips Note WARNING charging cable or home electrical installa- tion. The maximum charging capacity of the Charging the high-voltage battery with an Never connect the charging cable to an ● safety circuit that is used must be ob- inappropriate charging cable could cause extension lead, cable reel, power strip or served.
Page 315 High-voltage battery Charging cable for power sockets Control lamp of the vehicle Display Meaning ››› Failure warning lamp Fig. 216 3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles The charging cable is plug- Charging cable information ged into the mains but has Before using the charging cable, also follow not been connected to the vehicle.
Page 316 Practical tips Checking and refilling lev- switches off and one of the indicator lamps Check the instructions located on the back ● starts slowly flashing green. Warning lamp of the protective devices. starts slowly flashing red. Seek professional assistance if the fault ●...
Page 317: Checking And Refilling Levels
Checking and refilling levels Refuelling Unscrew the cap by turning it to the right as ● For safety reasons we do not recommend ● far as it will go. carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehi- cle. In an accident the canister could be Close the lid.
Page 318: Fuel Types
Practical tips Petrol with ethanol (“E” stands for Etha- at least 30 seconds before starting the en- If you fill the tank from a reserve fuel can- ● nol). The number indicates the percent- gine. When you then start the engine it may ister, the protective device will not open.
Page 319 AKI) at least. Only use fuel additives that have been ● approved by SEAT. The products that con- Vehicles with Totalflex engine can run with If super is not available, if necessary, use nor- tain substances to increase the octane rat- unleaded petrol (95 octane / 91 AKI) accord- mal 91 octane petrol (87 AKI).
Page 320: Adblue
Practical tips Diesel If the yellow indicator lamp is ignored, when Risk of damaging the fuel system and the remaining range of 0 km is displayed, it will engine! Obtain technical assistance. 3 Valid for: vehicles with diesel engines no longer be possible to restart the engine. The red warning lamp will light up ...
Page 321 Refill AdBlue within the next kilometres (or miles) that ››› Please observe the manufacturer's instruc- are indicated page 319. SEAT recommends con- ● tacting a specialised workshop. tions, indicated on the refill bottle. Check the expiry date. ●...
Page 322: Engine Management And Emissions Control
Note WARNING Suitable AdBlue® refill bottles can be pur-  It lights up AdBlue® should only be stored in its origi- chased from SEAT dealerships. nal container, which should be tightly ››› Particulate filter blocked page 321. closed and kept in a safe place.
Page 323 Checking and refilling levels atmosphere. The catalytic converter can also The partic- cle is moving. See Manual.  Flashes be damaged by overheating. ulate filter needs cleaning (regeneration). Fault in the diesel engine management. Have the engine checked as soon as possible by a CAUTION Regeneration of the petrol particulate fil- specialised workshop.
Page 324: Engine Compartment
Practical tips Consider the legal speed limits as well as ● the particulate filter is not affected. Also or coolant can be seen before opening the the recommended gears. avoid making short trips all the time. bonnet. End the regeneration journey once the con- ●...
Page 325 Checking and refilling levels Opening and closing the bonnet For the sake of the environment securing the vehicle and there is a risk of injury. Inspect the ground underneath your vehi- ● If any work has to be performed when the ●...
Page 326 Practical tips Open the door and pull the lever under the Release the bonnet stay and replace it in its ● ● WARNING ››› dashboard Fig. 221 support. Make sure that the bonnet is properly To lift the bonnet, press towards the left on At a height of approximately 30 cm let it fall ●...
Page 327: Engine Oil
Checking and refilling levels Checking levels Diagram for the location of the various el- Fig. 223 ements. From time to time, the levels of the different changing oil, use only those oils that comply Note fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never with VW standards.
Page 328 Obtain technical assistance. ble damage to the vehicle (engine, exhaust SEAT recommends using original SEAT oil to system). If in doubt, do not start the engine guarantee high SEAT engine performance. and request assistance from the technical ...
Page 329 Checking and refilling levels Checking the engine oil level Zone : do not add oil. Topping up the engine oil ● Zone : you can add oil but keep the level ● in that zone. Zone : add oil until zone ●...
Page 330: Cooling System
Practical tips The position of the oil filler opening is shown Engine oil change For the sake of the environment in the corresponding engine compartment il- We recommend that you change the en- ● ››› lustration page 325. We recommend that you have the engine oil gine oil and the filter at a technical service changed by a Technical Service.
Page 331 The original additives should never be mixed with coolants which are not ap- Topping up coolant proved by SEAT. » Wait for the engine to cool down. – If the fluid in the expansion tank is not ●...
Page 332: Brake Fluid
Practical tips Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with However, if the brake fluid level goes down – CAUTION a cloth and carefully unscrew it to the left noticeably in a short time, or drops below the If you run out of coolant in the expansion ›››...
Page 333: Windscreen Washer Reservoir
You can buy VW 501 14 standard brake ● screen and headlights. We recommend that fluid in a SEAT dealership or a SEAT Official you always add a product to the windscreen Service. If none is available, use only high- Checking the level of the window washer fluid.
Page 334: 12-Volt Battery
All work on batteries requires specialist negative cable and then the positive cable. the windscreen which will impair visibility. knowledge. Please refer to a SEAT Official Use clean water with a window cleaner ● Deactivate the anti-theft alarm* before you Service or a workshop specialising in batter- recommended by SEAT.
Page 335 Checking and refilling levels CAUTION Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear the negative cable and then the positive ● protective gloves and eye protection. Do cable. Do not expose the battery to direct sun- ● not tilt the batteries. This could spill acid Switch off all electrical devices before ●...
Page 336 Practical tips Control lamp Checking the battery electrolyte Replace the 12V vehicle battery.  Take the vehicle to a workshop. level 3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles. The indicator lamp lights up yellow. The 12 ● Indicator lamps and driver messages on the volt vehicle battery has almost reached the end of its useful life.
Page 337 Opening the 12-volt battery cover the electromagnetic compatibility, size and A suitable tool must be used to open and maintenance requirements, performance and close the cover. safety of your vehicle’s new battery. SEAT recommends you have the battery replaced » by a technical service.
Page 338: 48-Volt Battery
48-volt battery located management system. To maintain this func- underneath the front passenger seat. tion after replacing the battery, we recom- mend that the replacement battery used is of...
Page 339: Energy Management
Checking and refilling levels Energy management Do not start driving. ● WARNING Leave the engine running with the vehicle ● An inappropriate handling of the 48 volt stopped until the warning lamp switches off. Optimisation of the starting ca- battery can cause serious injuries or death. Start driving when all the warning lamps ●...
Page 340 Practical tips detect the battery voltage, battery current convenience functions, such as remote vehi- Please remember that the power and use- and battery temperature. This enables the cle opening, may not be available under cer- ful life of the battery are limited. system to calculate the current power level tain circumstances.
Page 341: Wheels
Wheels Wheels that the seat heating* or the rear window Low profile tyres heater is not working, they may have been Low profile tyres have a wider tread, a larger temporarily switched off or regulated to a wheel diameter and a lower sidewall height.
Page 342 ››› with a SEAT Official Service centre for advice Never drive with damaged tyres. This ● The sizes of the rims and tyres approved for regarding current techniques.
Page 343 Risk of acci- SEAT can be fitted, and to find out about ufactured in the 22nd week of 2018. dent! the combinations allowed between the »...
Page 344 If the vehicle. If you notice excessive tyre wear, you vehicle is going to carry the maximum load, should check wheel alignment at a SEAT Of- the tyre pressure should be increased to the Location of the tyre pressure sticker.
Page 345 Wheels Tread wear indicators or triangles on the sidewall of the tyre mark The driver is responsible for ensuring that ● the position of the wear indicators. all of the vehicle tyres are correctly infla- ted to the right pressure. The recommen- The minimum permitted profile depth have ded tyre pressure is indicated on the label...
Page 346 Suitable stick- Wheel nuts should never be greased or check the tyre pressures. When doing so, ers are available from the SEAT Official Serv- oiled. take into account the correct tyre pressures ice and specialised workshop.
Page 347 225/40 R18 7.5Jx18 ET46 Keep your speed below 50 km/h (30 mph). ● It is best to contact a SEAT Official Service to 225/35 R19 8Jx19 ET49 If there is a danger of being trapped de- ●...
Page 348: Tyre Pressure Monitor System
Wheel rims may be damaged or scratch- ● switch off after a few seconds. the vehicle will be indicated. ed if the chains come into direct contact with them. SEAT recommends the use of Loss of pressure: Check left  WARNING covered snow chains.
Page 349: Spare Wheel
Wheels Spare wheel same, for example, when the front and rear If a tyre has not been punctured and it ● wheels are swapped. does not have to be changed immediately, drive to the nearest specialised workshop Location and use of the temporary Switch the ignition on.
Page 350 When re-mounting the spare tyre, place the ● Never use more than one temporary ● soon as possible at a SEAT Official Service or subwoofer on the base of the wheel rim with spare wheel at the same time, risk of acci- at a specialised workshop.
Page 351: Maintenance
SEAT Maintenance Programme Maintenance Service works Make sure that any repairs are carried ● out by a SEAT authorised service or speci- In the Digital Maintenance Plan, your SEAT alised workshop. authorised service or specialised workshop SEAT Maintenance Pro- documents the following information:...
Page 352 1 year Using the vehicle mostly in situations with a ● At SEAT, the dates of the services are indica- lot of traffic and stops (e.g. in a city). Every 15000 km or after ted by the service interval display on the in- 1 year Using the vehicle mostly in winter.
Page 353: Additional Service Offers
Original SEAT Spare Parts have been con- the vehicle, such as the engine, gearbox, or SEAT cannot be held liable for the safety and ceived for their vehicles and approved by operating fluids). Maintenance services are suitability of parts from other manufacturers.
Page 354: Warranty
If you wish to enjoy this service after this peri- ranty in the event of corrosion damage and od, you can extend SEAT Mobility as long as deficiencies in the paint coat of the body- you carry out the recommended Inspection work.
Page 355 Vehicle maintenance Washing the vehicle Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out Apply the product with a microfibre cloth. To in a direct stream or one that has a rotating avoid damaging the surface of the paint, do jet for forcing off dirt.
Page 356 Maintenance Wheels to your specialised workshop if you have spe- from being damaged. Electric exterior rear- cial questions or parts that are not listed. Take view mirrors must always be folded/de- Problem Solution ››› he general considerations into account ployed electrically! in Take special care with...
Page 357 Windows Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in ents 1 litre of water Problem Solution Tanks, e.g. insect Immediately soften with water Seat belts remains, bird Dirt Apply windscreen cleaner and and remove with a microfibre droppings, tree Problem Solution...
Page 358 Maintenance Camera lenses Problem Solution Problem Solution Do not use hot or warm water to remove ice ● Grease-based Apply a neutral soap solution Care Apply preservative cream regu- or snow from the camera lenses. Risk of dirt, e.g. oil, make- Absorb the dissolved grease larly to protect from sunlight.
Page 359 Make sure that the instrument panel is ● Do not turn on seat heating* to dry the ● switched off and cooled down before clean- seats. Note ing.
Page 360: Accessories And Modifications To The Ve- Hicle
For this rea- Any retrofit installations of radio transmitters Accessories, for example telephone hold- son, we recommend that you ask a SEAT Offi- in the vehicle require prior approval. SEAT ers or cup holders, should never be fitted...
Page 361 Accessories and modifications to the vehicle Mobile radio transmitters a properly installed external aerial can create excessive magnetic fields that Commercial mobile telephones or radio could cause a health hazard. equipment might interfere with the electron- ics of your vehicle and cause malfunctions. This may be due to: Note The posterior fitting of electric and elec-...
Page 362: Information For The User
This includes data such as whether face while the vehicle is switched on. the systems were inactive or active and if SEAT will not have access to EDR data unless Information for the user such action had an impact on the vehicle’s the owner (or, in “Leasing”...
Page 363: Information About The Eu Directive 2014/53/Eu
Information for the user Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in Use of systems for the recovery of residual ● ●  www.seat.com/generalinfo accordance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and heat (thermal recovery, enthalpy wheels, ISO 1629. etc.). The use of water-soluble paints.
Page 364 Max. station power Valid for models 433.05-434.78 MHz 10 mW (ERP) 433.05-434.79 MHz 10 mW Radiofrequency remote control (vehicle) All SEAT models 868.0-868.6 MHz 25 mW 434.42 MHz 32 µW 868.7-869.2 MHz (869.0 MHz) 25 mW Leon, Ateca and Tarraco...
Page 365 Information for the user Radioelectrical equipment Frequency band Max. station power Valid for models GSM 900: 880-915 MHz 33 dBm GSM 1800: 1710-1785 MHz 30 dBm Leon, Ateca, Alhambra and Tarraco WCDMA FDD I: 1920-1980 MHz 24 dBm WCDMA FDD lll: 1710-1785 MHz 21 dBm WCDMA FDD VIII: 880-915MHz 21 dBm...
Page 366 Information for the user Radioelectrical equipment Frequency band Max. station power Valid for models EGSM900: 880-915 MHz 33 dBm DCS1800: 1710-1785 MHz 31 dBm UMTS FDD 1: 1920-1980 MHz 24 dBm UMTS FDD 3: 1710-1785 MHz 24 dBm UMTS FDD 8: 880-915 MHz 24 dBm Online Connectivity Unit E-UTRA FDD 1: 1920-1980 MHz...
Page 367: Indications About The Technical Data
Indications about the technical data Technical data Vehicle identification data tation provided to the purchaser of the vehi- cle at the time of purchase. Vehicle ID number Fuel consumption and CO emissions de- Indications about the The vehicle ID number can be found in the pend on the equipment/features of each indi- following places: vidual vehicle, as well as on the driving style,...
Page 368 Technical data Empty weight, total weight, axle loads The empty weight of the vehicle with driver (75 kg) was calculated according to the (EU) 1230/2012 standard. Optional equipment can increase the empty weight, which means that the possible useful load decreases propor- tionally.
Page 369 Indications about the technical data Engine specifications 1.0 EcoTSI Start-Stop 1.0 EcoTSI Start-Stop 1.0 EcoTSI Start-Stop mHEV Petrol engines Leon LEON Sportstourer Leon Leon LEON Sportstourer Power output in kW (PS) at 1/min 66 (90)/5,000-5,500 81 (110)/5,500 81 (110)/5,500 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 175/1,600-3,000 200/2,000-3,000 200/2,000-3,000...
Page 370 Technical data 1.4 TSI Start-Stop 1.4 TSI Start-Stop pHEV Petrol engines Leon LEON Sportstourer Leon LEON Sportstourer Power output in kW (PS) at 1/min 110 (150)/5,000-6,000 110 (150)/5,000-6,000 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 250/1,550-3,500 250/1,550-3,500 No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 4/1,395 4/1,395 Fuel Super 95 / Normal 91 (with a slight power loss) ROZ...
Page 371 Indications about the technical data ® 1.5 Start-Stop ACT mHEV Petrol engines Leon LEON Sportstourer Power output in kW (PS) at 1/min 110 (150)/5,000-6,000 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 250/1,500-3,500 No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 4/1,498 Fuel Super 95 / Normal 91 (with a slight power loss) ROZ Gearbox Top speed (km/h) Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)
Page 372 Technical data 2.0 TDI CR Start-Stop 2.0 TDI Start-Stop Diesel engines Leon LEON Sportstourer Leon LEON Sportstourer Power output in kW (PS) at 1/min 110 (150)/3,000-4,200 110 (150)/3,000-4,200 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 340/1,700-2,750 360/1,600-2,750 No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 4/1,968 4/1,968 Fuel Diesel according to standard EN 590, min.
Page 373 Indications about the technical data Dimensions Leon Fig. 239 » LEON Sportstourer Fig. 240...
Page 374 Technical data Fig. 239, Fig. 240 Leon LEON Sportstourer Front and rear projection (mm) 888/794 888/1,068 Wheelbase (mm) 2,686 2,686 Length (mm) 4,368 4,642 Front/rear track width (mm) 1,545/1,516 1,545/1,516 Width (mm) 1,800 1,800 Height at kerb weight (mm) 1,456 1,448 Turning radius (m) 11.2...
Page 375: Index
48-volt battery ......336 seat with memory ......134 menu .
Page 376 ........117 Assistance systems unbuckled seat belt ......18 Backrest of the rear seat adaptive cruise control .
Page 377 ......99 securing with the seat belt ....41 diesel preheating system .
Page 378 ....259 seat belt ........18 particulate filter .
Page 379 Index Electronic parking brake ....270 Emergency call service ..... . . 43 safety instructions .
Page 380 Index Front Assist Gear change electronic stability control (ESC) ..274 see Emergency braking assist system ..244 manual gearbox ......223 multi-collision brake .
Page 381 Keys digital (SEAT Digital Cockpit) ....68 Lift the vehicle ....... . 50 assign a key .
Page 382 Index coming home ......121 Luggage compartment ....109, 137 Media Mode .
Page 383 Original accessories ......351 Original SEAT Spare Parts ....351 Octane (petrol) .
Page 384 Parking aid ....284, 285, 288 Releasing the seat belt ......21 Radio .
Page 385 Seat belts ........18...
Page 386 ......137 SEAT Drive Profile ......232 operating .
Page 387 Index Technical data ......365 Tow hook retrofitting a towing bracket ....300 fuel consumption .
Page 388 Index Tyres unlocking and locking (Keyless Access) ..101 caps ........48 accessories .
Page 389 Index special characteristics ....126 thermal washing ejectors ....127 Winter conditions sunroof .
Page 391 SEAT S.A. is permanently concerned about continuous development of its types and models. For this reason we ask you to understand, 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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