2012 Seat Leon 5D warning lights

68Instruments and warning/control lamps
Normal temperature
If in normal operations, the diodes light up until the central zone, it means
that the engine has reached operating temperature. At high outside temper-
atures and when making the engine work hard, the diodes may continue
lighting up and reach the upper zone. This is no cause for concern, provided
the control lamp  does not light up on the instrument panel digital dis-
play.
Heat range
When the diodes light up in the upper area of the display and the control
lamp appears  on the instrument panel display, the coolant temperature
is excessive ⇒ page 215.
CAUTION
● To ensure a long useful life for the engine, avoid high revs, driving at
high speed and making the engine work hard for approx. the first 15 mi-
nutes when the engine is cold. The phase until the engine is warm also de-
pends on the outside temperature. If necessary, use the engine oil tempera-
ture* as a guide ⇒ page 77
● Additional lights and other accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the
cooling effect of the coolant. At high outside temperatures and high engine
loads, there is a risk of the engine overheating.
● The front spoiler also ensures proper distribution of the cooling air when
the vehicle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can reduce the cooling
effect, which could cause the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assis-
tance. Gear-change indicator
This additional indicator function can help to save fuel.
Fig. 39 Instrument pan-
el: Gear-change indicator
(manual gearbox)
To familiarise yourself with the gear-change indicator, we recommend driv-
ing in the normal way to start with. A gear change will be recommended if
the gear you are in is not the most economical choice.
If no gear-change is recommended, you are already in the most economical
gear.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
The following display symbols ⇒ Fig. 39 mean:
●  Change to a higher gear: The suggested gear appears to the right of
the current gear when a higher gear is recommended.
●  Change to a lower gear: The suggested gear appears to the left of the
current gear when a lower gear is recommended.
The gear recommendation may occasionally skip a gear (2nd  4th).

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SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
Use the foot brake!
On the instrument panel display: a)
Fault in the battery.⇒ page 217
a) Colour presentation on instrument panel with colour display.
Yellow symbols
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
Central warning lamp: additional information
on the instrument panel display–
Front brake pads worn.
⇒ page 183
lights: Fault in the ESC, or disconnection
caused by the system.
flashes: ESC or ASR activated.
ASR manually deactivated.
ABS faulty or does not work.
Rear fog light switched on.⇒ page 106

On the instrument panel display: a)
Driving light totally or partially faulty.⇒ page 252
On the instrument panel display: a)
Fault in the cornering light system.⇒ page 106
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
Lights up or flashes: Fault in the emission con-
trol system.
⇒ page 190lights: pre-ignition of diesel engine.flashes: Fault in engine management.
Fault in engine management.
On the instrument panel display: a)
Diesel particulate filter blocked.
Lights up or flashes: Fault in the steering sys-
tem.⇒ page 143
Tyre pressure too low, or fault in the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system.⇒ page 175
On the instrument panel display: a)
Level of windscreen washer fluid too low.⇒ page 116
Fuel tank almost empty.⇒ page 207

Flashing on the instrument panel display: a)
Fault in the oil level detection. Control manual-
ly.
⇒ page 211Lit up on the instrument panel display: a)
Engine oil level insufficient.
Fault in airbag system and seat belt tensioners.
⇒ page 30

Front passenger front airbag is off ( PASSENGER
AIRBAG  ).

Front passenger front airbag is on ( PASSENGER
AIRBAG  ). 

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Instruments and warning/control lamps
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
Lane Assist is switched on, but not active.⇒ page 168
On the instrument panel display: a)
Fault in the gearbox.⇒ page 162
a) Colour presentation on instrument panel with colour display.
Other control lamps
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See

Left or right turn signal.⇒ page 106
Hazard warning lights on.⇒ page 110
Trailer turn signals⇒ page 194

lights: Press the foot brake!
flashes: The selector lever locking button has
not engaged.⇒ page 154
The vehicle is stopped by engine braking.

lights: Cruise control operating.
⇒ page 164lights: Speed limiter switched on and active.flashes: The speed set by the speed limiter has
been exceeded.
Lane Assist is switched on and active.⇒ page 168
Main beam on or flasher on.⇒ page 106
On the instrument panel display:
Light Assist switched on.
On the instrument panel display:
Immobiliser active.
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
On the instrument panel display:
Service interval display.⇒ page 65

On the instrument panel display:
Mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth to
the original telephone device.
⇒ Book-
let Bluetooth
System

On the instrument panel display:
Mobile telephone battery charge meter. Availa-
ble only for pre-installed factory-fitted devices.

On the instrument panel display:
Ice warning. The outside temperature is lower
than +4 °C (+39 °F).⇒ page 64
On the instrument panel display:
Start-Stop system active.
⇒ page 149On the instrument panel display:
Start-Stop system not available.
On the instrument panel display:
Engine running.
WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● Park the vehicle away from the traffic, ensuring that there are no easi-
ly inflammable materials under the vehicle which could come into contact
with the exhaust system (e.g. dry grass, fuel).
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of accident for the driver and for oth-
er road users. If necessary, switch on the hazard warning lamps and put
out the warning triangle to advise other drivers. 
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Introduction to the Easy Connect system*
Introduction to the Easy Connect system* System settings (CAR)*Introduction
To select the settings menus, press the Easy Connect  button and the
Setup function button.
The actual number of menus available and the name of the various options
in these menus will depend on the vehicle’s electronics and equipment.
Additional information and warnings:
● Driver assistance systems ⇒ page 164
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

CAR menu (Setup) settings
– Switch the ignition on.
– Switch on the Easy Connect system.
– Press the Easy Connect button 
.
– Press the Setup
function button to open the main Vehicle set-
tings menu . Pressing the menu button will always take you to the last menu
used.
Function buttons in the
vehicle’s settings menuPageESC system⇒ page 79Tyres⇒ page 80Driver assistance⇒ page 80Parking and manoeuvring⇒ page 81Vehicle lights⇒ page 81Rear vision mirrors and windscreen wipers⇒ page 82Opening and closing⇒ page 82Multifunction display⇒ page 83Date and time⇒ page 84Units⇒ page 84Service⇒ page 85Factory settings⇒ page 85
Any changes made using the settings menus are automatically saved on
closing those menus.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

ESC System menu
–Switch the ignition on. 
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Introduction to the Easy Connect system*
– Press the Driver assistance
function button to open the Driver as-
sistance settings menu.
When the function button check box is activated , the function is active.
Pressing the menu button 
will always take you to the last menu used.
MenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
Driver Assis-
tance settings
Lane Assist (sys-
tem warning you if
you leave the lane)Lane Centring Assist⇒ page 168
Tiredness detec-
tionActivation⇒ page 173
Any changes made using the settings menus are automatically saved on
closing those menus.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

Parking and Manoeuvring Settings menu
–Switch the ignition on.
– Switch on the Easy Connect system.
– Press the Easy Connect button 
.
– Press the Setup
function button.
– Press the Parking and manoeuvring
button to open the Parking and
manoeuvring settings menu. When the function button check box is activated
, the function is active.
Pressing the menu button 
will always take you to the last menu used.
MenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
Parking and Ma-
noeuvring set-
tingsParkPilot
Automatically acti-
vate, front volume,
front sound settings,
rear volume, rear
sound settings, ad-
just volume.
⇒ page 178
Any changes made using the settings menus are automatically saved on
closing those menus.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

Light Settings menu
–Switch the ignition on.
– Switch on the Easy Connect system.
– Press the Easy Connect button 
.
– Press the Setup
function button.
– Press the Lights
function button to open the Light settings
menu.
When the function button check box is activated , the function is active. 
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Pressing the menu button 
will always take you to the last menu used.
MenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
Light settings
Light Assist
Light Assist, sensitivity,
automatic light when
raining, daytime driving
lights, convenience turn
signals.
⇒ page
111
Vehicle interior
lightingInstrument and control
lighting, ambient door
lighting, footwell light-
ing.⇒ page
114
"Coming
home"/"Leaving
home" functionStart time for “Coming
home” function, start
time for “Leaving
home” function.⇒ page
113
Any changes made using the settings menus are automatically saved on
closing those menus.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

Rear Vision Mirror and Windscreen Wipers Settings menu
–Switch the ignition on.
– Switch on the Easy Connect system.
– Press the Easy Connect button 
.
– Press the Setup
function button. –
Press the Visibility
function button to open the Visibility settings
menu.
When the function button check box is activated , the function is active.
Pressing the menu button 
will always take you to the last menu used.
MenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
Visibility settings
Rear vision mir-
rorsSynchronised regu-
lation, lower when
reversing, fold in af-
ter parking.
⇒ page 122
Windscreen wip-
ersAutomatic wind-
screen wipers, wipe
when reversing.⇒ page 116
Any changes made using the settings menus are automatically saved on
closing those menus.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

Opening and Closing Settings menu
–Switch the ignition on.
– Switch on the Easy Connect system.
– Press the Easy Connect button 
.
– Press the Setup
function button. 

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Introduction to the Easy Connect system*
Service information
– Switch the ignition on.
– Switch on the Easy Connect system.
– Press the Easy Connect button 
.
– Press the Setup
function button.
– Press the Service
function button to display the information
about service inspections.
Pressing the menu button 
will always take you to the last menu used.
MenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
Service–
Chassis number,
date of next SEAT
service inspection,
date of next oil
change service.
⇒ page 61
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

Restoring default settings
– Switch the ignition on.
– Switch on the Easy Connect system.
– Press the Easy Connect button 
. –
Press the Setup
function button.
– Press the Factory settings
function button to open the Factory set-
tings menu.
Pressing the menu button 
will always take you to the last menu used.
MenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
Factory settings–
All settings, driver
assistance, parking
and manoeuvring,
lights, rear vision
mirrors and wind-
screen wipers, open-
ing and closing,
multifunction dis-
play.
–
Any changes made using the settings menus are automatically saved on
closing those menus.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

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Opening and closing
To deactivate the alarm, press the button 
on the remote control key, or
switch on the ignition. After a certain time, the alarm will automatically
switch off.
Switch off the vehicle interior monitoring and tow-away protection if you
wish to prevent the alarm from being triggered accidentally ⇒ page 95.
Turn signals
The turn signals will flash twice when the vehicle is unlocked and once
when the vehicle is locked.
If the signals do not flash, this indicates that one of the doors, the rear lid or
the bonnet is not closed correctly.
Accidental lock-out
The central locking system prevents you from being locked out of the vehi-
cle in the following situations:
● If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the central
locking switch ⇒ page 93.
Lock the vehicle with the remote control key, when all the doors and the rear
lid have been closed. This prevents the accidental locking of the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the vehicle if it is locked from
the outside and the anti-theft security system* is enabled, as the doors
and windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could
delay assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Note
● Never leave any valuable items in the vehicle unattended. Even a locked
vehicle is not a safe.
● If the diode on the driver door sill lights up for about 30 seconds when
the vehicle is locked, the central locking system or anti-theft alarm* is not
working properly. You should have the fault repaired at a SEAT Official Serv-
ice or specialised workshop.
● The vehicle interior monitoring of the anti-theft alarm* system will only
function as intended if the windows and the sunroof* are closed. 
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