Seat Leon 5D Owner's Manual page 220

The engine can only be started using a genu-
ine SEAT key with its correct code.
Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-
ed if genuine SEAT keys are used.
Emergency starting function
In the centre console: emergency
Fig. 162
start.
If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emergency start-up will be required. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the vehicle key battery is very low:
Immediately after pushing the start button,
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place the key in the drink holder of the centre
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Driving
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console Fig. 162, as close as possible to
the Kessy logo.
The ignition connects and the engine starts
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automatically.
Instructions for the driver on the in-
strument panel display
Press the clutch
This message appears on vehicles with a
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manual gearbox if the driver tries to start the
engine without having the clutch pedal
pressed. The engine will only start if you press
the clutch pedal.
Press the brake
This message appears on vehicles with an
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automatic gearbox if the driver tries to start
the engine without having the brake pedal
pressed.
Select N or P
This message appears if you try to start or
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stop the engine when the selector lever of the
automatic gearbox is not in position P or N.
The engine can only be started and stopped
in those positions.
Engage position P; the vehicle can
move; doors can only close in posi-
tion P.
For safety reasons, this driver message ap-
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pears and an audible warning sounds if the
selector lever of the automatic gearbox is not
in position P after you switch off the ignition.
Move the selector lever to the P position, oth-
erwise the vehicle could roll away.
Gear change: selector lever in the
drive position!
This driver message is displayed when the
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selector lever is not in the position P when the
driver door is opened. Additionally, a buzzing
sound is emitted. Put the selector lever in po-
sition P, otherwise the vehicle could roll away.
Ignition is switched on
This driver message is displayed and a buz-
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zer is sounded when the driver door is
opened with the ignition switched on.
"My Beat" function
For vehicles with a convenience key there is
the "My Beat" function. This feature provides
an additional indication of the vehicle ignition
system.
When entering the vehicle, the start button
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Fig. 161 flashes to draw attention to it.