2010 Seat Leon 5D light

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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
If several priority 2 warning messages are detected at the same time, the
symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time. After
a set time, the information text will disappear and the symbol will be shown
as a reminder at the side of the display.
Priority 2
warning messages will not be shown until all Priority 1 warning
messages have been dealt with!
Examples of priority 2 warning messages (yellow):
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•Fuel warning light with the information text PLEASE REFUEL . •Windscreen washer fluid symbol
 with the information text REFILL
WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID . Refill the windscreen washer tank
⇒ page 230.
8)Depending on the model version.
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be
displayed.
Multifunction disp lay menu (MFI)
The multifunction display (MFI) shows you information on the
journey and fuel consumption.The multifunction display (MFI) has two automatic memories: 1 - Trip memory
and 2 - Total memory . The selected memory is shown on the upper right hand
section of the display ⇒fig. 47 at all times.
Open the multifunction display menu
–Select the Multifunction display menu from the main menu ⇒page 70
and press the button on the windscreen wiper lever or the multifunc-
tion lever*.
Selecting a memory
– To change from one memory to another, briefly press button ⇒page 68, fig. 43 ⇒ page 68 on the windscreen wiper lever or the
button on the multifunction lever ⇒page 68, fig. 44 ⇒page 68 while
the ignition is switched on.
Te l e p h o n e
This menu is only available in vehicles with radio unit
if the vehicle is fitted with the telephone function. In
vehicles fitted with a radio navigation system, this
menu is available in the central unit (navigator)
⇒ Booklet “SEAT Media System 2.1”.
Vehicle condition
This menu displays current warning or information
texts: “Vehicle status menu”
This option flashes when one of these texts is dis-
played.
Configuration
This option allows the time, the speed warning when
using winter tyres, units, language, independent
heating, the Light and visibility menu and the Con-
venience menu to be reset.
a)Only in vehicles fitted with a radio navigation system.
Fig. 47 Multifunction
display (MFI) instrument
panel display.
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Distance travelled in km
The display shows the distance travelled since the ignition was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 1999 km. The memory will
automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
Average speed in km/h
The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100
metres has been travelled. Until then dashes will appear in the display. The
display will be updated every five seconds while the vehicle is in motion.
Alternative speed display (mph or km/h)
The speed is also displayed in a second unit of measurement other than that
used on the speedometer.
•Select the menu
Configuration using the rocker switch on the windscreen
wiper lever or the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 68.•Select the option Auxiliary speed and press on the windscreen wiper
lever or the multifunction steering wheel*.
Digital display of speed
The instrument panel display gives the speed in digital format
9).
Speed warning at --- km/h
This function may help you to keep within the speed limits. Press the
button on the windscreen wiper lever or the multifunction steering wheel*
to select the current speed. The instrument panel display gives the selected
speed, for example, Speed warning 120 km/h . You have five seconds to reset
the speed between 30 km/h and 250 km/h using rocker switch or buttons or on the multifunction steering wheel*. Press the button or wait
five seconds until the speed is stored and the warning is activated. If the set
speed is exceeded, an acoustic signal is heard and a warning message is
displayed until the speed is reduced to at least 4 km/h below the stored
speed. The function is switched off by pressing the button again. Speed
warning --- km/h is now displayed on the instrument panel. Outside temperature display
The measurement margin ranges from -40 °C (-40 °F) to +50 °C (+125 °F). At
outside temperatures below +4 °C (+39.2 °F), the snowflake symbol (ice
danger warning) appears in addition to the outside temperature display. This
symbol flashes for a few seconds and remains lit until the outside tempera-
ture rises above +6 °C (+42.8 °F).
WARNING
There could be black ice on the road surface even if the “snowflake symbol”
is not shown. For this reason you should not rely exclusively on this display
- Risk of accident!
Note
•There are different instrument panels; therefore the multifunction display
may vary.•When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the
temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temper-
ature as a result of the heat radiated from the engine.•Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel* do not have buttons on the
windscreen wiper lever. The multifunction display can only be controlled from
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel*.Vehicle status menu
This menu shows warning or information textsOpen Vehicle Condition menu
– Select the option Veh i cle status from the main menu: “Main
menu” and press button on the windscreen wiper lever
⇒ page 70, fig. 45 . or
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– Press button or on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 68, fig. 44 until the Vehicle Status menu is displayed.Priority 2 warning messages and information texts: “Information and warning
messages on the screen” will automatically disappear from the screen after a
time and will be stored in the Vehicle status menu.
The warning and information texts may be viewed in this menu. If there is no
warning or information message, the option Vehicle status is not displayed.
If there are several messages, each one is shown for a few seconds.
Example of menu use ⇒page 68
Note
If there are no warning messages, this menu is not available.Configuration menu
This menu is used to make th e settings for the vehicle func-
tions.Open Configuration menu
– Select the option Configuration from the main menu: “Main
menu” and press button ⇒page 68, fig. 43 on the wind-
screen wiper lever. or
– Press button or on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 68, fig. 44 until the Configuration menu is displayed.Example of menu use ⇒page 68
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Displayed on the screen
Function
Multifunction display
data.
This menu is used to establish the data in the
multifunction display menu to be displayed on
the instrument panel ⇒page 71
Convenience
This menu allows you to make the settings for
the convenience functions in the vehicle.
Lights and visibility
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehi-
cle lighting settings.
Time
The hours and minutes of the clock and the navi-
gation system can be changed. Choose between
12 and 24-hour format and change to summer
time.
Winter tyres
The menu allows the setting of a speed at which
an optical and acoustic warning will be given by
the system. You can use this function, for exam-
ple, if you have fitted winter tyres which are not
suited for the top speed of your vehicle. Please
see the section “Wheels and tyres”.
Settings: Language
The display texts and the navigation system texts
can be seen in different languages.
Units
This option allows you to select the units for dis-
playing temperature, fuel consumption values
and distances.
Aux. Speed
The instrument panel also displays the speed in
another different unit of measurement (mph or
km/h) to that given on the speedometer.
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76Lights and visibility menu
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehicle lighting
settings.Open Lights and visibility Menu
– Select the option Configuration from the main menu: “Main
menu” and press button ⇒page 68 on the windscreen
wiper lever. or
– Press button or on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 68, fig. 44 until the Configuration menu is displayed.
– Select the option Lights & visibility from the menu and press
button on the windscreen wiper lever.Example of menu use ⇒page 68
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be
displayed.
Displayed on the
screen
Function
Coming Home/
Leaving Home
This option permits the adjustment of the time
during which the headlights remain lit after the
vehicle is locked, and also permits the function to
be connected and disconnected
Indicator conf.
The convenience turn signal function can be acti-
vated or deactivated here. With the convenience
mode activated, the turn signal will blink at least
three times when turned on.
Factory settings
The manufacturer’s predefined values for the func-
tions of this menu are restored.
Back
This returns to the Configuration menu
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78Item
Symbol
Meaning of indicator
and warning lamps
Further
information
z
Fuel level / reserve
⇒ page 82
v
Coolant level / coolant temperature
⇒page 82


Rear fog light switched on
⇒page 83

Turn signals in operation
⇒page 83
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Engine fault (petrol engine)
⇒page 83
D
Glow plug system for diesel engine
⇒page 83

Main beam switched on
⇒page 84

Soot accumulation in the diesel engine
particulate filter
⇒page 84
J
ABS system fault
⇒page 84
Y
Windscreen washer fluid level
⇒page 85
F
Alternator fault
⇒page 85
h
Fasten seat belts!
⇒page 19
I
Brake pad worn
⇒page 85
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Tyre pressure
⇒page 85
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T
Airbag or belt tensioner system fault or
airbag disabled
⇒ page 28
⇒ page 31

Bulb defective
⇒page 87
H
Handbrake applied,
low brake fluid level or
fault in brake system
⇒page 86
E
Red:
Engine oil pressure
⇒ page 87
Yellow:
If flashing: engine oil sensor faulty
If it remains lit: insufficient engine oil

Cruise control system switched on
⇒page 87
o
Door open indicator
⇒page 88
l
If it stays lit: TCS disabled
⇒page 88
⇒ page 89
⇒ page 161

Electromechanical steering
⇒page 88

Fault in the emission control system
⇒page 88
 If flashing: Electronic Stability Pro-
gramme (ESP) or the TCS is working
If it remains lit: ESP or TCS faulty
⇒page 88
⇒ page 89
⇒ page 161
K
Selector lever lock (automatic gearbox)
⇒page 89
Item
Symbol
Meaning of indicator
and warning lamps
Further
information
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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
WARNING
•Failure to observe warning lamps and warning messages can result in
serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle.•The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Use a
warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users in order to
prevent danger to third parties.•The engine compartment is a dangerous area! Before you open the
bonnet to work on the engine or in the engine compartment, you must
switch the engine off and allow it to cool to reduce the risk of scalding or
other injuries. Read and observe the relevant warnings ⇒page 221.Note
•The appropriate warning lamp for a fault will light up in vehicles without
warning or information messages in the display.•In vehicles with warning or information texts on the screen, the appro-
priate warning lamp for a fault will light up and a warning or information
message will also appear on the screen.
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80Overview of indicator and warning lamps (vehicles with LPG)
The warning lamps indicate a number of different functions
and possible faults.Fig. 49 Instrument panel indicator and warning lamps in vehicles with LPG.
WARNING
•Failure to observe warning lamps and warning messages can result in
serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle.•The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Use a
warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users in order to
prevent danger to third parties.•The engine compartment is a dangerous area! Before you open the
bonnet to work on the engine or in the engine compartment, you must
switch the engine off and allow it to cool to reduce the risk of scalding or
other injuries. Read and observe the relevant warnings ⇒page 221.Note
•The appropriate warning lamp for a fault will light up in vehicles without
warning or information messages in the display.•In vehicles with warning or information texts on the screen, the appro-
priate warning lamp for a fault will light up and a warning or information
message will also appear on the screen.Warning symbolsThere are red warning symbols (p riority 1) and yellow warning
symbols (priority 2)Warning reports, Priority 1 (red)
If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp will flash or light up and will
be accompanied by three audible warnings . This is a danger warning. Stop
the vehicle and switch off the engine. Check the fault and correct it. Obtain
professional assistance if necessary.
Item
Symbol
Meaning of indicator and warning lamps
Further
information

Red: Coolant level / temperature
⇒page 82

Blue: Cold engine warning
⇒page 166
h
LPG system connected
⇒page 166
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