2012 Seat Leon 5D light

10Introduction
General operating information
Introduction
If system settings are modified, some aspects of the unit's operation may
differ from the descriptions given in this manual. For this reason, SEAT rec-
ommends that you reset the unit to its factory settings the first time you use
it ⇒ page 100.
Additional Information:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 6
● Unit overview ⇒ page 8
● Multifunction steering wheel, to change track or station ⇒ Booklet Own-
er's Manual, chapter Vehicle overview
Note
Lightly pressing the buttons or briefly pressing the touchscreen is sufficient
to operate the unit.
Note
Never press a button down for longer than 10 minutes. Otherwise the sys-
tem will interpret this as a malfunction ( button jammed).
Note
Due to country-specific legislation, certain functions cannot be selected on
the screen when the vehicle is travelling above a certain speed.
Note
Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle may cause noise from the vehicle
speakers.
Note
In some vehicles equipped with a parking distance warning system, the vol-
ume of the current audio source is automatically lowered when reverse gear
is engaged. If talking on the telephone through the radio and navigation
system, the volume of the conversation is also lowered automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
Note
Restrictions on the use of devices using Bluetooth technology may be appli-
cable in some countries. Please ask your local authority for further informa-
tion. 
Switching on and off
With the ignition on, press the rotary/push knob 
⇒ Fig. 1 1 briefly to
manually switch the unit on or off.
When the unit is switched on, the system starts, and the last selected audio
source is played at the last selected volume, provided this is not greater
than the “start-up volume”.
When the key is removed from the ignition, the radio and navigation unit
automatically switches off. By pressing the rotary/push knob 
⇒ Fig. 1 1
,
the radio switches on and switches off automatically after approx. 30 mi-
nutes (switch-off delay), or manually if the rotary/push knob is pressed
again.
Anti-theft code
The anti-theft code is stored in the vehicle once it has been entered (con-
venience radio code). The anti-theft coding lock then only needs to be re-
leased manually if the unit is installed in another vehicle. In such a case, a
keypad field and a prompt to enter the code will appear when the unit is
switched on. In this case, you should contact a SEAT dealership. 

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Introduction
Any functions enabled by checkbox can only be disabled by opening the
pop-up window again and pressing the respective checkbox.
Selecting function buttons with the setting knob
With the exception of the two function buttons A
and C at the bottom,
function buttons displayed on the screen can also be marked by turning the
setting knob ⇒ Fig. 1 10
. Pressing the setting knob then selects the marked
function button ⇒ page 13. 
Browsing lists and selecting items
Fig. 3 Track list of an
MP3 CD.
Available stations or tracks are displayed as items in lists. The currently se-
lected station or track is highlighted ⇒ Fig. 3.
Like a function button, you can select a list item by pressing it.
Selecting and opening the list items (setting knob)
● Selecting list items : Move the selection box by turning the setting knob
⇒  Fig. 1 10
. When the selection box is moved to the end of the visible section of the list,
the next set of items in the list is displayed.
●
Opening the marked list item : Press the setting knob.
Scroll through lists quickly (scroll marker)
If there are more items available than can be displayed on the screen, a
type of “scroll bar” is displayed on the left of the screen.
The coloured semi-circle indicates the size of the overall list and the “scroll
marker” ⇒ Fig. 3 A
shows the position of the section of the list currently
displayed. The size of the scroll marker corresponds to the size of the cur-
rent section of the list relative to the list as a whole. The smaller the scroll
marker, the longer the list.
● To browse by page in long lists : Briefly press the screen above or below
the scroll marker.
● To browse rapidly through long lists : Move the scroll marker manually.
Place one finger on the scroll marker and without lifting it from the screen
use your finger to move the marker downwards. Lift your finger off the
screen when you reach the desired position.
Closing a submenu or a list view
Action: ResultPress the  unit button.

The open pop-up window will close.ALTERNATIVELY: skip to the next menu up until reaching the main
menu in question.
ALTERNATIVELY: undo the navigation address entries in steps.

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Audio mode
The station you are currently listening to is shown in the middle of the
screen.
The “station buttons” in the main RADIO menu ⇒ Fig. 4 can be displayed or
hidden ⇒ page 18.
Displaying station name (RDS)
The RDS (Radio Data System) is not compatible with all units and is not
available everywhere or on all radio stations.
If RDS is available and reception is good enough, the station name is dis-
played (in Fig. 5: Radio 2).
In addition, the RDS permits automatic tracking of stations, radio texts or
traffic programmes ⇒ page 21. 
Changing frequency band
Fig. 6 RADIO main
menu: Band function but-
ton.
The currently selected frequency band is indicated above the station display
and in the bottom line of the screen. Changing frequency band
●
In the RADIO main menu, press the RADIO
unit button.
● ALTERNATIVELY: Press the Band function button and select the range of
frequencies by pressing the corresponding button ⇒ Fig. 6.
Changing radio station or selecting radio stations from the
FM station list
Fig. 7 Station list: the
current station is high-
lighted.
Change radio station by pressing the arrow buttons 
or .
● Briefly press an arrow button  or .
Depending on the arrow button settings ⇒ page 19, it is only possible to
change between stored stations (display:  in
⇒ Fig. 13).
If the TP function is on (display: TP), it is only possible to change to stations
that accept this function ⇒ page 21.
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26Audio mode
● Alternatively: press the function button Extras
and Additional stations1)
in
the pop-up window.
● Alternatively: switch on the additional stations from the list of DAB sta-
tions ⇒ page 26.
Note
The stations are stored to the station buttons in the same way as that de-
scribed for the conventional radio mode ⇒ page 14.
Note
The scan function stops and starts in the same way as that described for the
conventional Radio mode ⇒ page 14. 
DAB station list
Fig. 21 DAB station list:
select a station.
Fig. 22 DAB station list:
select an ensemble.
The DAB station list gives all the DAB ensembles which can be played with
the corresponding DAB station.
Opening and closing the DAB station list
● In DAB radio mode, press the Band
function button and press the
DAB/List function button in the pop-up window ⇒ Fig. 19.
● Alternatively: if the station button display is not on in DAB radio mode
⇒  page 18, turn the setting knob
⇒ Fig. 1 10
to open the DAB station list.
● To close the station list, press the  function button.
If the list is not used, it will close automatically after one minute.
Select a DAB station and change the DAB ensemble
When the DAB station list is opened, the currently playing station is dis-
played highlighted. The ensemble for the currently playing station is shown
as open ⇒ Fig. 21.

1)
The unit only displays whether there are additional stations available for the currently play-
ing station.

36Audio mode
Playing audio from an RSE system using an additional external audio
source
● Lower the base volume on the radio-navigation system ⇒ page 10.
● Connect the external player to the AUX-RSE connector in the vehicle and
start playback on the external player in accordance with the instructions giv-
en in the RSE handbook.
● In Media mode, press the SETUP
unit button to open the
Media setup
menu. Tick the checkbox Activate AUX2 input so that the AUX2 source is
shown in the Media selection menu 1)
⇒  Fig. 29.
● In the MEDIA main menu, press the MEDIA
unit button to open the
Media
selection menu.
● Press the AUX2 ⇒ Fig. 30 function button to start playback of the exter-
nal audio source connected to the RSE over the vehicle speakers.
The output volume of the connected external audio source should be adjus-
ted to the volume of the other audio sources ⇒ page 41 ( AUX2 volume in
the Media settings menu ⇒ Fig. 29).
Things to note about the AUX2 additional external audio source
● If another audio source (CD, SD, etc.) is selected during playback, the
external player connected to the RSE continues playing.
● When playback on the external audio source has finished or if the exter-
nal player is disconnected from the AUX-RSE connector, the radio and navi-
gation system remains in the AUX2 menu.
● The AUX2 symbol remains visible and on (highlighted in red), and there-
fore accessible, as long as the “ Activate AUX2 input” check box in the ( Me-
dia setup menu ) is ticked. The option should be deactivated when playback
has finished. Recommendations for use
●
If your vehicle is not fitted with an RSE system or a MEDIA-IN or MDI mul-
timedia interface, we recommend that the Activate AUX2 input is always left
unticked. Otherwise, the AUX2 source (if your vehicle does not have MDI) or
the “MDI” source may be shown in the Media selection menu as “active”
(accessible), even if there is no audio source connected to them.
● If your vehicle is fitted with a MEDIA-IN or MDI multimedia interface, the
AUX2 additional external source is not available. Use the check box Activate
AUX2 input as described in the section MEDIA-IN or MDI multimedia inter-
face. 
1)
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 con-
nected or activated.

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Audio mode
Changing track manually
Fig. 35 Track list of a
currently playing audio
MP3 CD.
Fig. 36 Highest level of
a currently playing audio
MP3 CD.
Start playback of a Media source that can be controlled via the radio and
navigation system (CD, memory card, MDI).
You can browse through the tracks of the current Media source or select a
specific track from the track list. Browsing tracks with the arrow buttons
ActionResultBriefly press
the arrow once .Goes to start of track.Briefly press
the arrow twice .Goes to start of previous track.Briefly press
the arrow once .Goes to the next track.Press and hold
the arrow button
.Rewind.
Press and hold the arrow button
.Fast forward.
Provided the currently playing audio source can be controlled from the
unit, it can be operated from any menu via the arrow buttons on the unit.
Opening and scrolling through the track list
●Open the MEDIA main menu.
● Press the Select
function button or turn the setting knob ⇒ 
Fig. 1 10 to
open the track list. The track that is currently playing is highlighted
⇒ Fig. 35.
● Mark a track by turning the setting knob and press the setting knob to
select the marked track.
● Alternatively: Drag the scroll marker to browse the list quickly and select
the desired track by pressing it on the screen ⇒ page 10.
Searching the folder structure in MP3 mode
When the track list is opened, subfolders  and playlists  may appear in
the list alongside the tracks  ⇒ Fig. 36. The name of the folder containing
the track that is currently playing is displayed in the bottom line of the
screen (in Fig. 35: F2).
● Press the Up
function button to open the folder above the currently se-
lected folder ⇒  Fig. 36.
● Press a folder on the screen (e.g. 
F1
) to select another track from that
folder or to open another subfolder . 

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Audio mode
● 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, TOLEDO: 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 inter-
face.
● ALTEA, ALTEA XL, ALTEA Freetrack: to play audio from an external player
connected 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. 42. 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 41. 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. 

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Navigation
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 71. 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 64.
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) 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 dealership ⇒ page 48.
Additional Information:
●
Safety notes  ⇒ page 6
● Unit overview ⇒ page 8
● Entering a destination ⇒ page 53
● Destination memory ⇒ page 59
● Route guidance ⇒ page 64
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. 