2011 Seat Leon 5D audio

Table of Contents
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Before using the unit for the first time . . . . . . 6
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unit overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General operating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TP function (Traffic Programme)* . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Media mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
External audio sources* (AUX, Bluetooth
Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MEDIA-IN multimedia interface* . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Settings menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Sound and system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Important Information
Important Information Important Information. Traffic safety
Travelling on today's roads requires the driver's full attention at all times.
Only operate the radio and its various functions when the traffic situation
really permits this.
WARNING
● Before starting the trip, you should familiarise yourself with the dif-
ferent radio functions.
● High audio volume may represent a danger to you and to others.
● Adjust the volume in a way that you can distinguish surrounding
noise, for example, horns and sirens, etc.
● Radio settings should be made when the car is stopped or by a pas-
senger.
Note
Separate the radio card and keep it in a safe place, but never inside the ve-
hicle. If the radio is lost with the code, go to a SEAT Dealer, who will help
you. 

6Introduction
Introduction
Before using the unit for the first time
Before using the unit for the first time, carry out the following steps. This
will enable you to use the unit safely and make full use of the functions it
provides:
Observe the basic safety notes .
Familiarise yourself with the unit overview.⇒ page 8
Use suitable data media for Media mode.⇒ page 18
Safety notes
WARNING
Using the radio system while the vehicle is in motion can distract you
from the road and lead to accidents.
● Observe legal requirements.
● Always drive carefully and responsibly.
● Select volume settings that allow you to easily hear signals from out-
side the vehicle at all times (e.g. emergency service sirens).
WARNING
External devices that are placed loose in the vehicle or not properly se-
cured could be flung though the interior during a sudden driving or brak-
ing manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident.
● While the vehicle is in motion, always secure external devices proper-
ly outside the airbag deployment zones.
WARNING
Connecting leads for external devices may obstruct the driver.
● Arrange the connecting leads so that they do not obstruct the driver.
WARNING
The volume level may suddenly change when you switch audio source or
connect a new audio source.
● Reduce the base volume before switching audio source or connecting
a new audio source ⇒ page 11.
WARNING
Opening a CD/DVD player's housing can lead to injuries from invisible la-
ser radiation.
● Have CD/DVD players repaired only by a qualified workshop. 

10Introduction
General operating information
Introduction
Additional information:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 6
● Unit overview ⇒ page 8
● Multi-function steering wheel for changing track or station ⇒ book-
let Operating instructions.
Additional display information
Depending on the vehicle specification, changes to air conditioning set-
tings or information on factory-fitted driver assistance systems may be tem-
porarily displayed on the screen. These displays disappear automatically
when they are no longer required.
All displays appear only after completely restarting the radio system.
CAUTION
Only a small amount of pressure is needed to operate the unit.
Note
● Never press a button down for longer than 10 minutes. Otherwise the
system will interpret this as a malfunction ( button jammed).
● Due to country-specific legislation, certain functions cannot be selected
on the screen when the vehicle is travelling above a certain speed.
● Using a mobile phone in the vehicle may cause noise from the vehicle
speakers.
● In some vehicles equipped with a parking distance warning system, the
volume of the current audio source is automatically lowered when reverse
gear is engaged. This volume can be changed while reverse is engaged. If
the volume is not modified, when reverse is disengaged the previous vol-
ume setting is restored. If the volume is modified, when reverse gear is dis- engaged the audio source will stay at the set volume and, as long as the
maximum volume is not exceeded, it will be memorised for the next time re-
verse gear is engaged.
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Switching on and off
FunctionActivationSwitch the unit on or off
manually.Press the rotary/push knob 
After the ignition key is removed the unit
switches off automatically after approx. 30 mi-
nutes (switch-off delay).
Switch on the unit auto-
matically.Insert the vehicle key into the ignition lock.
The unit switches on automatically if it was on
when the ignition key was removed.
Switch off the unit auto-
matically.Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.
When the unit is switched on the system starts up. The last audio source
used is played at the last selected volume setting, provided this does not
exceed the preselected switch-on volume ( ON-VOL ⇒ page 35).
Energy management
If, when the ignition is switched off and the unit switched on, the battery
voltage falls below the minimum onboard power supply voltage, a signal
sounds and LOW BATTERY appears. You should switch the radio off.
If the battery voltage level continues to fall, LOW BATTERY and RADIO OFF are
briefly shown on the display. The unit will switch off automatically. 

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Introduction
Adjusting the base volume
FunctionActivationIncrease the vol-
ume.Turn the volume control  clockwise
or press the  button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Lower the volume.Turn the volume control  anti-clockwise
or press the  button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
At 0 the unit is muted (display: ) and any media source currently being
played will be stopped.
Changes to the volume are indicated by a bar on the screen.
It is possible to preset certain volume settings and adjustments
⇒ page 35.
CAUTION
If the volume is too high or the sound is distorted, the vehicle speakers may
be damaged.
Note
If the base volume has been considerably increased on the radio system to
play a certain audio source (e.g. due to very quiet audio output from an ex-
ternal audio source), lower the volume again before switching audio source. Names of controls
Overview
●
Rotary/push knobs
● Labelled unit buttons (hard keys).
● Function buttons (soft keys).
Rotary/push knobs
The left-hand rotary/push knob ⇒ fig. 1 1
is referred to as the volume con-
trol  or the on/off switch.
The right-hand rotary/push knob ⇒ fig. 1 10
is referred to as the setting
knob.
Unit buttons and function buttons
The labelled buttons on the unit are referred to as unit buttons and are pic-
tured as a button symbol with blue content, e.g. the RADIO
unit button.
There are six unlabelled unit buttons below the screen ⇒ fig. 1 8
. These
unit buttons are referred to as function buttons as their functions change
depending on the current operating state.
The current function of a function button is displayed just above the button
in the bottom line of the screen (e.g. ⇒ fig. 3). 

12Audio mode
Audio mode
Radio Introduction
Additional information:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 6
● Unit overview ⇒ page 8
● TP function (Traffic Programme) ⇒ page 16
● Settings menus ⇒ page 34
Note
● Please bear in mind that in car parks, tunnels, areas with high buildings
or mountains the radio signal can be impaired.
● Foil or metal-coated stickers attached to the windows may affect recep-
tion on vehicles with a window aerial. RADIO main menuFig. 2 RADIO main menu.
Starting Radio mode
● Press the RADIO
unit button.
The station you are currently listening to is shown in the middle of the
screen ⇒ fig. 2.
After you switch to Radio mode, the available frequency bands are initially
displayed in the bottom line of the screen. After roughly 5 seconds, they are
replaced by the station buttons ⇒ fig. 2 - - -
. Stations can be stored to the
station buttons ⇒ page 15. 
RDS (Radio Data System)
With stations that are RDS-compatible, the station name will be displayed
instead of the frequency, provided reception is good enough (here: RADIO
3). 

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Audio mode
Text information, known as radio text, can also be broadcast. It is possible
to adjust the display to show radio text ⇒ page 35. Radio text will then be
shown instead of the station name. Not all stations support radio text. The
individual radio station is responsible for the texts displayed.
RDS also allows automatic station tracking. This means that the unit always
switches to the frequency that offers the best reception of the current radio
station as the vehicle travels from one area to the next. It is possible to sup-
press automatic frequency changing ( ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCY OFF)
⇒  page 35.
On some units it is possible to switch off the RDS function for travel in areas
where RDS is not used ⇒ page 35. 
Changing frequency band
Fig. 3 RADIO main menu: frequency bands displayed with memory levels.
The currently selected frequency band (FM or AM) is indicated above the
station display.
After you switch to Radio mode, the available frequency bands and memory
levels are displayed for roughly 5 seconds in the bottom line of the screen
⇒  fig. 3. Then they are replaced by the station buttons for storing stations
(for information on station buttons see page 15). ●
In Radio mode, briefly press the RADIO
unit button to display the func-
tion buttons FM1, FM2, AM1 and AM2 ⇒ fig. 3.
● Press one of the FM or AM function buttons to switch to the FM or AM
frequency band ⇒ fig. 3.
● Alternatively: Briefly press the MEDIA
unit button as often as required to
switch between the function buttons at the bottom of the screen. 
Changing stations
Fig. 4 Changing station using the rocker switch [ SEEK / ... ].
Fig. 5 Changing station using the rocker switch [ SEEK / ... ] with selection of stor-
ed stations only. 

14Audio mode
Depending on the setting selected for the search mode (SEEK MODE ), the
unit either switches between all available stations or stored stations only
(SETUP: see page 35).
● Briefly press the rocker switch ⇒ fig. 1  SEEK / ...

to the left or right.
StatusResultRadio mode with  ... dis-
played in the centre line of the
screen ⇒  fig. 4.Switches to the next available station on
the current frequency band.
As you go through the stations, the adja-
cent stations are displayed ⇒ fig. 4.
Radio mode with ... dis-
played in the centre line of the
screen and TP indication.Switches to the next available traffic news
station (TP function: see page 16).
Radio mode with  ... dis-
played in the bottom line of
the screen ⇒  fig. 5.Switches to the next stored station (stor-
ing stations: see page 15 onwards).
AM mode: quickly browsing the frequency band
In AM mode it is possible to skip stations.
●Press and hold the  SEEK / ...

rocker switch.
● When you release the  SEEK / ...
 rocker switch, the unit tunes to the
next station it can receive.
Tuning to a station frequency manually
● Select the desired frequency band ⇒ page 12.
● Turn the setting knob ⇒ fig. 1 10
until the desired station frequency
(e.g. 89.9 MHz) is displayed on the screen. Scan function (SCAN)
Fig. 6 Additional radio functions and scan function (SCAN) in progress.
When the scan function is running, all available stations on the current fre-
quency band are always played in sequence for about 5 seconds each.
If traffic news monitoring is switched on (display: TP), the scan function only
tunes to stations that support the TP function ⇒ page 16.
Starting and stopping the scan function
● Select the desired frequency band in Radio mode ⇒ page 12.
● Press the setting knob ⇒ fig. 1 10
to start the scan function.
● Alternatively: Press the MENU unit button
⇒ fig. 1 9 and start the scan
function with the SCAN function button.
The scan function commences with the following station. The screen dis-
plays the additional functions for Radio mode and the SCAN
button is un-
derlined ⇒ fig. 6.
● Press the setting knob or the SCAN
function button to stop the scan
function at the station that is currently tuned.
Special case: SEEK MODE PRESET
Even if the setting for changing stations is the selection of stored stations
only ( SEEK MODE PRESET ⇒  page 35), after the scan function is stopped, 