2012 Seat Leon 5D seats

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Seats and storage
– Fold the backrest forwards.
Returning the backrest to its upright position
– Move the backrest until it engages properly ⇒ 
. The red mark-
ing on the tab B should no longer be visible when the backrest
is properly secured.
WARNING
● Make sure that the rear backrest is securely locked in position so that
the seat belt can provide proper protection on the centre rear seat.
● The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects
stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward through the inte-
rior during sudden braking.
CAUTION
● With the backrest inclined there is a danger of damaging the rear head
restraints when adjusting the front seats backwards.
● When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that the
side seat belts are not caught up and damaged in the catches for the back-
rest. Fastening rings*
Fig. 80 Location of fas-
tening rings in luggage
compartment
– Secure the load using the fastening rings -arrows-.
– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒ page 17. 
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Driving
Handbrake Using the handbrake
The handbrake should be applied firmly to prevent the vehi-
cle from accidentally rolling away.
Fig. 87 Handbrake be-
tween the front seats
Always apply the handbrake when you leave your vehicle and when
you park.
Applying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up firmly ⇒ Fig. 87.
Releasing the handbrake
– Pull the lever up slightly and press the release knob in the di-
rection of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 87 and guide the handbrake lever
down fully ⇒ 
. Always apply the handbrake
as far as it will go in order to prevent yourself
from driving with the handbrake applied by mistake ⇒ 
.
The handbrake warning lamp  lights up when the handbrake is applied
and the ignition switched on. The warning lamp turns off when the hand-
brake is released.
If you drive faster than 6 km/h (4 mph) with the handbrake on, the following
message* will appear on the instrument panel display: HANDBRAKE ON. You
will also hear an audible warning.
WARNING
● Never use the handbrake to stop the vehicle when it is in motion. The
braking distance is considerably longer, because braking is only applied
to the rear wheels. Risk of accident!
● If the handbrake is only partially released, this will cause the rear
brakes to overheat, which can impair the function of the brake system
and could lead to an accident. This also causes premature wear on the
rear brake pads.
CAUTION
Always apply the handbrake before you leave the vehicle. The first gear
should also be selected. 
Parking
The handbrake should always be firmly applied when the
vehicle is parked.
Always note the following points when parking the vehicle:
– Use the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. 
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202Care and cleaning
Care of the vehicle interior
Radio display/Easy Connect* and control panel*
The display can be cleaned with a soft cloth and a professionally available
“LCD cleaner”. Moisten the cloth with a small amount of the cleaning fluid.
The Easy Connect control panel* should first be cleaned with a brush so
that no dirt goes into the device or between the keys and housing. Next, we
recommend cleaning the Easy Connect control panel* using a cloth damp-
ened with water and washing-up liquid.
CAUTION
● To avoid scratching the screen, do not wipe the display with a dry cloth.
● To avoid damage, ensure that no liquid goes into the Easy Connect con-
trol panel*. 
Plastic and leatherette parts
Plastic parts and leatherette can be cleaned with a damp cloth. If this is not
sufficient, plastic parts and leatherette should only be treated with a special
solvent-free plastic cleaner . 
Textile covers and trim parts
Textile covers and trim parts (e.g. seats, door trim) should be cleaned regu-
larly with a vacuum cleaner. This will remove surface dirt which could other-
wise be rubbed into the textile material during use. Do not use steam clean-
ers, as the steam could carry the dirt deeper into the textile material. Normal cleaning
We recommend that you use a soft sponge or a commercially available lint-
free, micro-fibre cloth for normal cleaning. Only use brushes on floor cover-
ings and mats, as other textile surfaces could become damaged.
In the case of normal surface dirt you can use a foam cleaner. Use a sponge
to spread the foam on the textile surface and to work it into the material
lightly. However, make sure that the textile material does not become soak-
ing wet. Then dab off the foam with a dry and absorbent cloth (e.g. a micro-
fibre cloth) and vacuum off any residue once the surface is completely dry.
Cleaning stains
Treat drink stains (such as coffee or fruit juice, etc.) with a cleaning solution
for delicate fabrics. The cleaning product solution should be applied with a
sponge. If the stains are difficult to remove, a washing paste can be applied
directly onto the stain and worked into the fabric. The surface will then have
to be wiped with clear water to remove any residue left by the paste. To do
so, use a damp cloth or sponge and then dab the stain with an absorbent
cloth.
Remove chocolate or make-up stains with a cleaning paste (for e.g., soft
soap). Then remove the soap with water (wet sponge).
A spirit-based cleaner can be used to remove grease, oil, lipstick or ball
point pen. Then dab the dissolved grease or colour particles off with an ab-
sorbent cloth or similar. You may also have to treat the stain once more us-
ing washing paste and water.
If the covers or textile trim panels are badly soiled we recommend that you
have them cleaned by a professional cleaning company with a shampoo
and spray.Note
Open Velcro fasteners on clothes can damage the seat upholstery. Make
sure that Velcro fasteners are closed. 

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Care and cleaning
Natural leather
SEAT does everything possible to preserve the genuine qual-
ities of this natural product. General information
Our range of leathers is large. The main type used is nappa in various forms,
that is, leather with a smooth surface in various different colours.
The amount of dye used determines the appearance and properties of leath-
er. If the leather is left in a more natural state, it retains its typical natural
napped appearance and confers excellent all-weather properties to the
seats. Fine veins, healed scars, insect bites, wrinkles and a subtle variation
in shading remain visible; these are the characteristic features of genuine
natural leather.
Natural napped leather does not have a protective surface coating of dye. It
is therefore somewhat more prone to damage. This should be borne in mind
if children or pets often travel in the car, or if there are other factors that
could lead to damage.
Types of leather with a coloured surface coating are likely to be more resist-
ant to damage. This has a great advantage for day-to-day use. However, this
means that the typical natural characteristics of the surface are less appa-
rent, though this does not affect quality.
Cleaning and care
Due to the natural properties of the specially selected hides employed, the
finished leather has a certain sensitivity to grease and dirt, etc. so a degree
of care is required in everyday use and when looking after the leather. Dark
clothing (especially if damp or incorrectly dyed) may stain leather uphols-
tery. Dust and grit in the pores and seams can scratch and damage the sur-
face. Therefore leather should be cleaned at regular intervals, depending on
the actual amount of use. When they have been in use for a certain time,
your car seats will acquire a typical and unmistakable patina. This is charac-
teristic for leather as a natural product and is a sign of genuine quality. To maintain the value of natural leather you should note the following
points:
CAUTION
● Avoid exposing leather to direct sunlight for long periods, otherwise it
may tend to lose some of its colour. If the car is left for a prolonged period
in the bright sun, it is best to cover the leather.
● Sharp-edged objects on clothing, such as belts, zip fasteners, rivets or
similar, can also leave permanent scratches and rough marks on the surface
of the leather.
Note
● Use a suitable impregnating cream with ultra-violet protection at regular
intervals and after cleaning. The cream nourishes and moisturises the leath-
er, keeps it supple and able to breathe. It will also form a protective film.
● Clean the leather every 2 to 3 months and remove fresh dirt as soon as
possible.
● Remove stains from fresh ball-pen and other inks, lipstick, shoe cream
and similar stains as soon as possible.
● Preserve the colour of the leather. A special coloured cream will renew
the colour of the leather when required and will eliminate differences in col-
our. 
Cleaning and care of leather upholstery
Natural leather requires an extra degree of attention and
care.
Normal cleaning
– Moisten a cotton or woollen cloth with water and wipe over the
leather surfaces. 
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250Fuses and bulbs
–Unlock the fuse cover ⇒ Fig. 132.
– Remove the clips from the fuse cover.
– Use the plastic clip to pull out the fuse and replace the blown
fuse with a fuse of the same rating.
The individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. Fuses are located
under a cover below the steering wheel on the left side of the engine com-
partment.
WARNING
Do not repair fuses, and never replace a blown fuse with a higher amper-
age fuse. The electrical system could be damaged, with risk of fire.
CAUTION
● Multiple fuse values on the same line (for example, 5/10/20) in the fol-
lowing tables indicate equipment-related differences. Replace the blown
fuse with a fuse of the same amperage.
● If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical sys-
tem must be checked by a specialised workshop as soon as possible.
Note
● Positions are not occupied by a fuse do not appear in the following ta-
bles.
● Some of the equipment listed in the tables below pertain only to certain
versions of the model or are an optional extra. Fuses in the vehicle interior
No.Electrical consumerAmpsF2Vacant-F4Alarm10F5Gateway5F6Anti-theft alarm system5
F7Air conditioner/heating control panel, selector
lever (automatic gearbox), relay coil, rear win-
dow heating, additional heating10
F8Diagnosis, handbrake switch, light switch, re-
verse light, interior lighting10
F9Vacant-F10Radio display10F11Vacant-F12Radio20F13Vacant-F14Air conditioner fan40F15Vacant-F16Vacant-F17Instrument panel5F18Vacant-F19Vacant-F20Vacant-F23Right lights40F24Sunroof30F25Left door30F26Heated seats30F27Vacant-F28Vacant-


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Fuses and bulbs
No.Electrical consumerAmpsF29Vacant-F30Vacant-F31Left lights40F32Parking aid control unit7,5F33Airbag5
F34Reverse switch, clima sensor, electrochromic
mirror7,5
F35Diagnosis, headlight control unit, headlight ad-
juster10
F36Front camera10F37Vacant-F38Vacant-F39Right door30F4012V socket20F41Steering column20F42Central locking40F43Interior light30F44Vacant-F45Vacant-F47Rear window wiper15F49Starter motor; clutch sensor5F51Vacant-F53Heated rear window30
The electric windows and electric seats* are protected by circuit breakers.
These switch on again automatically after a few seconds when the overload
(caused for example by frozen windows) has been corrected.
Note
Please note that the above list, while correct at the time of printing, is sub-
ject to alterations. 
Fuses on left side of engine compartment
No.Electrical consumerAmpsF1Vacant-F2ESC control unit40F3Engine control unit (diesel/petrol)15/30F4Engine sensors5/10F5Engine sensors7,5/10F6Brake light sensor5F7Engine power supply5/10F8Lambda probe10F9Engine5/10/20F10Fuel pump control unit15/20F11PTC40F12PTC40F13Automatic gearbox control unit15/30F15Horn15F16Fuel pump control unit20F17Engine control unit7,5F18Terminal 30 (positive reference)5F19Front windscreen washer30F20Alarm horn10F22Engine control unit5F23Starter motor30 
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
New brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Braking Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Moving off on a hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
C
Carbon components: Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Care of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Care (paint care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
CD-ROM reader (navigation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Central locking Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Selective unlocking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Manual locking in an emergency . . . . . . . . 97
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Cetane number (Diesel fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Changing Windscreen and rear window wiper blades . .221
Changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Bulb sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Changing gear
Engaging gears (manual gearbox) . . . . . . 152
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Changing main headlight main beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Changing main headlight bulbs daylight bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Dipped beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Changing the battery of the vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Chassis number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Child-proof lock Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Child seat Categorisation in groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Group 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Group 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Group 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Groups 0 and 0+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 55
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Alcantara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Carbon components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Display/Easy Connect control panel . . . . . 202
Exhaust pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200, 202
Radio display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Trim parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Windscreen and rear window wiper blades . .221
Cleaning/De-icing the windows . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Cleaning the rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Cleaning the upholstery Natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Closing Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Clutch (warning lamp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Coming Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Consumption (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Control lamp Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Tyre monitor indicator warning lamp . . . . 175
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Windscreen wiper fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Control lamps Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Control of function Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
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Emergency locking and unlocking . . . . . . . . . . 96
EngineAssisted starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Start-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Starting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Starting up (driver messages with the me-chanical contact) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Switching off (engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Engine compartment Closing the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Opening the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Engine coolant G 12 plus-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
G 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Inspection service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Longlife inspection service . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Environment Ecological driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Environmental friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Environmental tip
Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Environmental tips Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207, 208
Environment warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
ESC Electronic stability control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Mode Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Multi-collision brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
ESC Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Ethanol (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Exhaust tail pipe: Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
extending the rear lid locking time see rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Exterior anti-dazzle rear vision mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Exterior lighting Changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Exterior mirrors Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
F
Fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 133
Fault in the gearbox (warning lamp) . . . . . . . . 162
Fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Faults Panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Faults in the gearbox (warning lamps) . . . . . . 162 Faulty bulbs
Changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Opening the fuel tank cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Fold the seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Fold the back seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Full-LED headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Fuses Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
G
Gear-change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Gearbox DSG see Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Gear recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
280 Index