2012 Seat Leon 5D Owner's manual

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Changing bulb for front fog light
Front fog light bulb
Fig. 140 Front fog light
Fig. 141 Front fog light –
Remove the bolt ⇒ Fig. 140 A
from the fog light grille with a
screwdriver.
– Remove the bolts (3x) ⇒ Fig. 141 B
to remove the fog light.
– Remove the fog light.
Note
Due to the difficulty of accessing fog light bulbs, have them replaced at a
Technical Service or specialised workshop. 
Fog light, FR version
Due to the difficulty of accessing fog light bulbs, have them replaced at a
Technical Service or specialised workshop. 

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Remove the bulb holder
Fig. 142 Front fog light
– Remove connector ⇒ Fig. 142 A
from the bulb.
– Turn bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 142 B
to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and turning it
anti-clockwise at the same time.
– Installation involves all of the above steps in reverse sequence.
– Check that the bulb works properly. Changing tail light bulbs (on side panel)
Overview of tail lights
Rear lights on the side panel
Turn signalPY21W NA LLSide light and brake lightP21W LL
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Removing tail light
Fig. 143 Luggage com-
partment: Location of the
bolt securing the tail
light unit
Fig. 144 Remove rear
light unit from side panel
– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
– Open the rear lid. –
Remove the cover by prying the flat side of a screwdriver into
the recess and remove the cover from the opening ⇒ Fig. 143
1
.
– Carefully loosen the screw located behind the cover with a
screwdriver, turning it anti-clockwise (arrows) ⇒ Fig. 143 2
.
– Tilt the light in the direction of the arrows until it comes out (po-
sitions 3
and 4 ⇒ Fig. 144).
– Remove the bulb holder ⇒ page 259.
CAUTION
Take care when removing the rear light unit to make sure there is no dam-
age to the paintwork or any of its components.
Note
Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on the rear
light unit, to avoid any scratches. 

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Remove the bulb holder
When changing a bulb, you must first remove the bulb hold-
er.
Fig. 145 Retaining tabs
on reverse side of tail
light
– Remove the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 145 unlocking the A
retaining
tabs.
– Raise the bulb holder.
– Change the defective bulb.
– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care
when fitting the bulb holder. And especially that all retaining
tabs are properly in place.
– Place the light back into place and tighten with a screwdriver.
Note
In the case of LED lights, change only the turn signal bulb. 
Changing tail light bulbs (on rear lid)
Overview of tail lights
Rear lid lights 1)
Left sideSide lights2x W5W LLFog lightsH21 WRight sideSide lights2x W5W LLReverse lightP21W LL
1)
The above table corresponds to a right-hand traffic vehicle. The position of lights may vary
according to the country.
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Remove the bulb holder
The rear lid must be open to change the bulbs.
Fig. 146 Remove the
cover from the rear lid
Fig. 147 Remove the
bulb holder
– Remove the rear lid cover in the direction indicated ⇒ Fig. 146. –
Unlock the retaining tabs A
of the bulb holder, following the
direction of arrows 1 and 2 ⇒ Fig. 147.
– Remove the bulb holder by turning it in the direction of arrow
3
⇒ Fig. 147. 
Changing bulbs
Fig. 148 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder
– Lightly press the defective bulb into the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 148
1
, then turn it to the left 2 and remove it.
– Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb holder and turn it to
the right as far as it will go.
– Use a cloth to remove any fingerprints from the glass part of the
bulb.
– Check that the new bulb works properly.
– Replace the bulb holder. 

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Note
For LED pilots, you can only change the fog or reverse bulb, on the left or
right guide. 
Fitting the bulb holder
– Install the bulb holder making sure that locking clips ⇒ Fig. 147
A are properly clipped on.
– Replace the cover of the rear lid lining ⇒ Fig. 146.
Changing number plate light bulbs 1)
Fig. 149 In the rear
bumper: number plate
light
Fig. 150 Number plate
light: remove the bulb
holder
Follow the steps indicated:
1. Press the number plate light in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 149.
2. Remove the number plate bulb slightly.
3. In the connector lock, turn ⇒ Fig. 150 towards arrow A
and pull
the connector.
4. Rotate the bulb holder in the direction of arrow B
and extract it
with the bulb.
5. Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb with the same fea- tures.
6. Insert the bulb holder in the number plate light and turn in the opposite direction of arrow B
until it stops. 
1)
Depending on how equipped the vehicle is, the number plate lights may be LEDs. LEDs
have an estimated life that exceeds than that of the car. If a light with LEDs fails, go to an
authorised workshop for replacement.
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7. Plug the connector into the bulb holder. 

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Technical specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications
Important
The information in your vehicle's official documents always
take precedence over the information in the current instruc-
tion manual. All technical specifications provided in this documentation are valid for the
standard model in Spain. The vehicle data card included in the Mainte-
nance Programme or the vehicle registration documentation shows which
engine is installed in the vehicle.
The figures may be different depending whether additional equipment is fit-
ted, for different models, for special vehicles and for other countries. Abbreviations used in the Technical Specifications sectionAbbrevia-
tionMeaning
kWKilowatt, engine power measurement.
PSPferdestärke (horsepower), formerly used to denote engine
power.
rpmRevolutions per minute - engine speed.NmNewton metres, unit of engine torque.litres per100 kmFuel consumption in litres per 100 km (70 miles).
g/kmCarbon dioxide emissions in grams per km (mile) travelled.CO 2Carbon dioxideCNCetane number, indication of the diesel combustion power.
RONResearch octane number, indication of the knock resistance
of petrol.
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