2011 Seat Leon 5D radio

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Audio mode
MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
Introduction
For the ALHAMBRA model, depending on the version, the MEDIA-IN multi-
media interface is in the passenger storage compartment or the centre arm-
rest between the two front seats.
For the ALTEA, ALTEA XL, ALTEA Freetrack and LEON models, the MEDIA-IN
multimedia interface offers users a USB connector and an AUX connector,
located on the centre console in the Leon and under the front armrest in the
Alteas.
The supported file formats listed below are collectively referred to in this
manual as “audio files”.
Audio files on an external data medium connected to the MEDIA-IN multime-
dia interface can be played and controlled via the radio and navigation sys-
tem.
Where this manual refers to external data media, this means multimedia de-
vices containing supported audio files, such as MP3 players, iPods ®
and
USB memories. External data media are displayed as MDI (Media Device In-
terface).
The MEDIA-IN multimedia interface supplies the usual USB voltage of 5
volts.
Additional Information:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 6
● Unit overview ⇒ page 8
● Media mode ⇒ page 29
Note
The rubber mat in the storage compartment of the MEDIA-IN multimedia in-
terface can be removed. 
Information on connecting a data medium
Fig. 40 MEDIA-IN interface for Altea and Leon.
Fig. 41 MEDIA-IN multi-
media interface for Al-
hambra. 

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Data medium connection adapter
Use the adapter, supplied in accessories and specific to the vehicle, to con-
nect the external data medium to the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface.
For further information, please see the SEAT web page.
Notes and requirements
Compatible data mediaLegible files and formatsData media compliant with the
USB 2.0 specification.
Data media with the FAT file sys-
tem FAT16 (< < 2 GB) or FAT32 (> 2
GB).
iPods ®
and iPhones ®
of various
generations a)
.
MTP players with the “PlaysFor-
Sure” or “ReadyForVista” logo.- Audio files in MP3, WMA, OGG-Vorbis
and AAC format.
Playlists in PLS, B4S, ASX and WPL for-
mat.
Please read and observe the external data medium operating instructions.a) iPod ®
and iPhone ®
are protected registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Notes and restrictions
Only audio files that can be read via the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface can
be displayed, played and controlled on the radio and navigation system.
In the case of MTP players and depending on the battery charge and the
quantity of data, it may take a few minutes for them to be ready for use.
If an external data medium is divided into several partitions, only the first
partition with compatible audio files will be played.
Please observe the additional instructions and restrictions regarding the re-
quirements for multimedia sources ⇒ page 29. Connecting and operating
Fig. 42 MEDIA main
menu: MDI multimedia
source (MEDIA-IN multi-
media interface).
Fig. 43 Selection menu
for a connected iPod.
Before connecting or playing an external data medium, turn down the vol-
ume on the radio-navigation system ⇒ page 11. 

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Audio mode
Connecting and disconnecting an external data medium (MDI) - Alhambra
● Connect the appropriate adapter to the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface.
● Connect the external data medium to the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
via the adapter.
● If necessary, switch on the external data medium or select the appropri-
ate data mode.
Even though the display may indicate otherwise, the external data medium
may be disconnected from the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface at any time
without data loss.
Connecting or disconnecting an external data medium (MDI) - Altea, Altea
XL, Altea Freetrack, Leon
Connecting a mass storage device or player with a USB connection
Connect the device to the USB connector of the MEDIA-IN interface.
If necessary, start playback in the external device.
Connecting an iPod or iPhone in order to control it from the radio and
navigation system
Connect the iPod or iPhone to the MEDIA-IN interface using the cable or
special iPod adapter provided by SEAT.
Connecting an external device to the AUX input of the MEDIA-IN inter-
face
Connect the device to the AUX input of the MEDIA-IN interface with the
right cable.
Even though the display may indicate otherwise, the external data medium
may be disconnected from the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface at any time
without data loss. –
–
– Control through the radio and navigation system
An external data medium correctly connected to the MEDIA-IN multimedia
interface can be controlled through the radio and navigation system.
Depending on the unit, when an external data medium is connected and
switched on, it is necessary to change to the radio and navigation system
manually for playback.
●
Open the MEDIA main menu.
● Press the MEDIA
unit button to open the
Media selection menu.
● Press the MDI function button to start or resume playback from the ex-
ternal data medium.
Further details of the operation of the external data medium (changing
track, selecting tracks and playback modes) are given in the corresponding
chapter of this manual ⇒ page 8.
If the selected media source is disconnected from the MEDIA-IN multimedia
interface while being played, the radio and navigation system will remain in
MDI mode. Another audio source must be selected manually.
Special features. ALTEA and LEON models
Depending on the vehicle equipment, from the radio and navigation unit
and via the MEDIA-IN interface, the user can:
● play and control audio files from a mass storage device or MP3 player
with USB, iPod or iPhone connection.
● play audio from an external player connected to the AUX input of the Me-
dia-IN Interface
● play audio from an external player connected to the AUX input of the
Rear Seat Entertainment system (if fitted in the vehicle)
Sometimes the additional auxiliary input of the MEDIA-IN interface must be
activated in order to use the MDI Media source in the Media selector.
Activation: 

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● ticking the Activate AUX2 input check box in the Media Setup Menu or,
● this option can also be activated using the function button in the pop-
up window which appears when you try to go to the MEDIA main menu when
there is no Media source connected or activated.
When should it be activated?
● LEON: to play audio from an iPod (via the SEAT adapter cable) or from an
external device connected to the AUX input of the MEDIA-IN interface.
● ALTEA, ALTEA XL, Freetrack: to play audio from an external player connec-
ted to the AUX input of the Rear Seat Entertainment system (if fitted in the
vehicle)
iPod ®
and iPhone ®
When an iPod ®
or iPhone ®
is connected, a special iPod selection menu is
displayed at the top selection level of the track view ⇒ fig. 43. This iPod se-
lection menu always has the same structure and is operated in the familiar
way.
The music controls on the connected iPod ®
or iPhone ®
are disabled.
The output volume of a connected iPod ®
or iPhone ®
should be adjusted to
the volume of the other audio sources ⇒ page 42. Possible error messages after connecting an external data medium
Error messageCauseProcedureDevice not suppor-
tedPlayback from the ex-
ternal data medium or
communication via the
adapter cable used is
not possible.Test the adapter cable.
If possible, update the soft-
ware for the external data
medium.
Unit not ready for
operationCommunication inter-
rupted.Check the connection and
make sure the external data
medium is working correctly.
Due to the large number of different data media and various iPod
®
and
iPhone ®
generations available, it is not possible to guarantee fault-free
operation of all functions described here.
Note
External audio sources connected to the AUX socket of the MEDIA-IN inter-
face can be played through the radio and navigation system, but cannot be
controlled from there. To control the external audio source, please see the
manufacturer's instructions. As long as the external audio source is not
switched off, it will continue operating even if another source starts to play
in the radio and navigation system.
Note
The MDI symbol remains visible and on (highlighted in red), and therefore
accessible, as long as the “Activate AUX2 input” check box (Media setup
menu) is ticked. The option should be deactivated when playback has fin-
ished. 

48Navigation
Navigation
Introduction to navigation
Introduction
General information
The current vehicle position is determined by means of the GPS system
(Global Positioning System). Sensors in the vehicle measure distances driv-
en. The measurement values are adapted using the detailed information
from the navigation data medium maps and according to the stored traffic
management. Where applicable, the TMC traffic reports are included in the
route calculation ⇒ page 72. The navigation system uses these data to
determine an optimal route to the destination.
The destination is defined by entering an address or a point of interest, e.g.
a petrol station or hotel.
Navigation announcements and visual guidance on the navigation unit and
the instrument panel direct you to your destination ⇒ page 65.
Depending on the country, some radio-navigation system functions can no
longer be selected when the vehicle is travelling above a certain speed. This
is not a malfunction, but simply a legal requirement.
Navigation data
At the close of this edition, SEAT has two different versions of radio and nav-
igation system “SEAT MEDIA SYSTEM 2.2”, one for Western Europe and one
for Eastern Europe, with and without DAB respectively ⇒ page 24.
In normal circumstances, all the necessary navigation data is already stored
in the navigator. The maps stored in the system (Western Europe or Eastern
Europe version ⇒ fig. 1) depend on the country in which the vehicle is sold. SD cards with the different maps offered by SEAT or with the annual map up-
dates can be obtained through the SEAT Technical Service. Please ask your
SEAT dealer ⇒ page 49.
Additional Information:
●
Safety notes  ⇒ page 6
● Unit overview ⇒ page 8
● Entering a destination ⇒ page 54
● Destination memory ⇒ page 60
● Route guidance ⇒ page 65
Note
Dirty or damaged navigation data media may lead to problems when copy-
ing navigation information or even in the navigation itself. Store unused da-
ta media in a suitable container or in the original box to protect them from
mechanical damage, heat, humidity or direct sunlight. 
Limitations of the navigation function
Possible errors in navigation
If the navigation system is not able to receive data from the GPS satellites
(dense vegetation, underground garage), it is still possible to navigate us-
ing the vehicle sensory analysis.
In areas that are not or only partially digitised on the data medium (e.g. in-
sufficient definition of one-way streets and road categories), the navigation
system will still attempt to provide route guidance. 

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Navigation
If navigation data are unavailable or incomplete, the navigation system may
be unable to determine the exact vehicle position. As a result, the naviga-
tion may not be as exact as usual.
Navigation area and age of navigation data
The accuracy of the data (small villages, streets and house numbers) de-
pends on the respective version for the country.
Roads and streets are subject to constant change (e.g. new roads, changes
to street names and house numbers). After some time, navigation data will
no longer be up-to-date. This may lead to inaccurate or incorrect route guid-
ance.
In the case of small villages, they may have to be searched for as Points of
Interest (POI) rather than by their name.
Map updates and different map versions (East/West Europe) are available
through SD cards. Please consult a Technical Service. 
Updating the internal navigation data memory
Fig. 44 Navigation setup
menu. The navigation data is already in the navigation data memory and can be
used directly
⇒ page 49.
If the navigation database is updated, or if data from another country is
overwritten, the former data will be erased and cannot be recovered.
Updating navigation data
A memory card containing updated navigation data can be obtained from
an Authorised Service.
● Cancel the mechanical protection against overwriting in the memory
card.
● Inserting the memory card ⇒ page 29.
If the inserted memory card contains valid navigation data, a window opens
asking whether you wish to permanently allocate the memory card to the ra-
dio navigation system.
Due to licensing legislation, when the copy has been completed, the memo-
ry card will be allocated to this radio and navigation system and can not be
used for other radio and navigation units.
● Press the Assign
function button to continue.
Information about the navigation data installed and available on the memo-
ry card is displayed.
● Press the Update
function button to start copying the information.
No navigation functions are available during the copying process. The copy-
ing process lasts approximately 2 hours.
Do not remove the memory card while the navigation data is being copied.
This could damage the memory card!
If the unit is switched off during the copying process, the process stops and
will start automatically when the unit is switched back on. 

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Starting the copying process manually
If the copying process does not start automatically after the memory card
containing valid navigation data has been inserted, the updating process
can be started manually.
● Press the NAV
unit button.
● Press the SETUP unit button.
● Activate Navigation data base by turning and pressing the setting knob
⇒  fig. 2 10 ⇒ 
fig. 44.
● Press the Display navigation database info function button to view the area of
navigation and the version of the navigation data stored.
● Press the Install Nav data from SD
function button to start copying the infor-
mation.
CAUTION
Do not remove the memory card while the navigation data is being copied.
This could damage the memory card! Navigation main menu
Fig. 45 Navigation main
menu with destination
entry options.
Fig. 46 Vehicle position
in the map view.
The navigation functions are only enabled when navigation data for the cur-
rent area are available in the radio and navigation system. 

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● Turn the setting knob ⇒  fig. 2 10
to manually change the scale of the
map for a few seconds. Turn the knob clockwise to zoom in. Turn the knob
anticlockwise to zoom out.
● To permanently retain the manually selected map scale, “Autozoom”
must be deactivated in the Navigation setup menu ⇒ page 75.
Selecting the map view mode
The map view mode can be changed.
● In the map, briefly press the bottom-right or bottom-left area of the
screen to display the function buttons again.
● Press the Extras
function button ⇒ fig. 67.
● Select one of the playback modes displayed in the pop-up window.
2D North
: two dimensions, map oriented to North.
2D Heading
: two dimension, map oriented to vehicle heading.
3D Heading
: three dimensions, birds-eye view of map.
Alternatively, it is possible to switch between the three map views by press-
ing on the compass shown on the map.
During route guidance, the calculated route can also be shown on an over-
view map.
● Press Overview map
in the pop-up window to display current position and
destination.
The scale of the overview map cannot be changed.
● Press Route list
to calculate the route list.
● Place Route list within the button.
● Press the function button Back to return to the last shown map view.
Displaying speed limits
If there is a speed limit stored in the navigation data for the road along
which you are travelling, this will be displayed on the map. During route guidance, the arrow indicating a change of direction takes precedence over
the speed limit display.
Please remember that the navigation data may not be up-to-date and that
the system has limitations
⇒ page 48!
The speed limit display is activated in the navigation system settings
⇒ page 75.
Points of interest on map
Depending on the programmed settings, points of interest (petrol stations,
car parks, Authorised Services) will be displayed as symbols on the map
⇒ page 75.
Note
If you miss a turning during route guidance and are currently unable to turn
back, keep on driving until the navigation system offers a new route.
Note
The quality of the instructions given by the unit will depend on the naviga-
tion data used.
Note
In addition, the route is optimised with the TMC traffic news received
⇒ page 72. The radio stations broadcasting this information are responsi-
ble for the content and the quality of the TMC traffic reports. 