2012 Seat Leon 5D reset

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Instruments and warning/control lamps
IllustrationKey to ⇒ Fig. 37See
A Do not continue driving!
The bonnet is open or is not properly
closed.⇒ page 209
B Do not continue driving!
The rear lid is open or is not properly
closed.⇒ page 98
C, D Do not continue driving!
A vehicle door is open or is not properly
closed.⇒ page 86
Warning and information texts
The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the ig-
nition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Faults in the opera-
tion are displayed on the screen using red and yellow symbols and messag-
es on the instrument panel display ( ⇒ page 69) and, in some cases, with
audible warnings. The display may vary according to the type of instrument
panel fitted.
Type of mes-
sageSymbol colourDescription
Priority 1
warning.Red
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with
audible warnings.
 Stop the vehicle! It is dangerous ⇒ 
!
Check the function that is faulty and repair it.
If necessary, request assistance from special-
ised personnel.
Priority 2
warning.Yellow
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with
audible warnings.
A faulty function, or fluids which are below
the correct levels may cause damage to the
vehicle! ⇒ 
Check the faulty function as soon as possible.
If necessary, request assistance from special-
ised personnel.
Informative
text.–Information relating to different vehicle pro-
cesses.
Mileage
The odometer registers the total distance travelled by the car.
The odometer (trip) shows the distance travelled since the last odometer re- set. The last digit of the trip recorder indicates distances of 100 metres or
one tenths of a mile.
● Briefly press the button ⇒ Fig. 36 4
to reset the trip recorder to 0.
● Keep the button 4 pressed for about 3 seconds and the previous value
will be displayed.
Time
● To set the time, keep the button ⇒ Fig. 36 4
pressed for more than 3
seconds to select the hour or minute display.
● To continue setting the time, press the upper or lower part of the button
4
. Hold button down to scroll through the numbers quickly.
● Press the button 4 again in order to finish setting the time.

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66Instruments and warning/control lamps
Reading a service notification
With the ignition switched on, the engine off and the vehicle at a standstill,
the current service notification can be read:
Press and hold the button ⇒ Fig. 36 4
for more than 5 seconds to consult
the service message.
When the service date has past , a minus sign is displayed in front of the
number of kilometres or days. In vehicles with text messages the following
is displayed: Service --- km (miles) or --- days ago .
The time can also be set via the 
key and Setup function button in the
Easy Connect system ⇒ page 79.
The service interval display is reset
If the service was not carried out by a SEAT dealership, the display can be
reset as follows:
● To reset the service interval display, turn the ignition off and press and
hold the button ⇒ Fig. 36 4
.
● Switch the ignition back on.
● Release the button 4
and press the button 4 again for the next 20
seconds.
Note
● The service message disappears after a few seconds, when the engine is
started or when OK/RESET
is pressed on the windscreen wiper lever, or OKon the multifunction steering wheel.
●
In vehicles with the LongLife system in which the battery has been dis-
connected for a long period of time, it is not possible to calculate the date
of the next service. Therefore the service interval display may not be correct.
In this case, please check the maximum permitted service intervals ⇒ Book-
let Maintenance Programme. Rev counter
The rev counter indicates the number of engine revolutions
per minute.
Together with the gear-change indicator, the rev counter offers you the pos-
sibility of using the engine of your vehicle at a suitable speed.
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed
which may be used briefly when the engine is warm and after it has been
run in properly. Before reaching this range, you should change to a higher
gear for vehicles with a manual gearbox or for automatic gearboxes put the
selector lever in “D” or take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
We recommend that you avoid high revs and that you follow the recommen-
dations on the gear-change indicator. Consult the additional information in
⇒  page 68, Gear-change indicator.
CAUTION
Never allow the rev counter needle 1 ⇒ Fig. 36 to go into the red zone on
the scale for more than a very brief period, otherwise, there is a risk of en-
gine damage.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help you to save fuel and minimise engine
noise. 

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Instruments and warning/control lamps
Trip recorder
Fig. 38 Instrument pan-
el: Odometer and reset
button
The distance covered is displayed in “kilometres” or miles “m”. It is possi-
ble to change the measurement units (kilometres “km”/miles “m”) in the
radio/Easy Connect*. Please refer to the Easy Connect* Instruction Manual
for more details.
Odometer/trip recorder
The odometer shows the total distance covered by the vehicle.
The trip recorder shows the distance that has been travelled since it was
last reset. It is used to measure short trips. The last digit of the trip recorder
indicates distances of 100 metres or one tenths of a mile.
The trip recorder can be set to zero by pressing 0.0/SET

⇒  Fig. 38.
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument panel, the letters DEF will appear in the
trip recorder display. Have the fault repaired immediately, as far as is possi-
ble. Fuel level
The display
6 ⇒ Fig. 36 only works when the ignition is switched on. When
the display reaches the reserve mark, the lower diode lights up in red and
the control lamp  appears ⇒ page 207. When the fuel level is very low,
the lower diode flashes in red.
The distance to empty fuel level is displayed on the instrument panel 3
⇒ Fig. 36.
The capacity of the fuel tank of your vehicle is given in the Technical data
section ⇒ page 276.
CAUTION
Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An irregular fuel supply could cause
misfiring. In this way the fuel can arrive without burning the exhaust sys-
tem, which could cause the catalytic converter to overheat resulting in dam-
age. 
Coolant temperature gauge
For vehicles with no coolant temperature gauge, a control lamp appears for
high coolant temperatures  ⇒ page 215. Take into account the ⇒ .
The coolant temperature gauge 2
⇒ Fig. 36 only works when the ignition is
switched on. In order to avoid engine damage, please read the following
notes for the different temperature ranges.
Engine cold
If only the diodes in the lower part of the scale light up, this indicates that
the engine has not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high revs and
heavy acceleration and do not make the engine work hard. 
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114Lights and visibility
Headlight range control, lighting of the instrument panel
and controls
Fig. 62 Next to the
steering wheel: Head-
light range control
Lighting of the instrument panel and controls*
Depending on the model, lighting of the instrument panel and controls can
be adjusted in the Easy Connect system, using the button 
and the func-
tion button SETUP ⇒ page 81.
Headlight range control
The headlight range control ⇒ Fig. 62 is modified according to the value of
the headlight beam and the vehicle load status. This offers the driver opti-
mum visibility and the headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers ⇒ 
.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ⇒ Fig. 62:
ValueVehicle load status a)–Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty1All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty
ValueVehicle load statusa)
2All seats occupied, luggage compartment full With trailer
and minimum drawbar load
3Driver only, luggage compartment full With trailer and
maximum drawbar load
a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the table, it is possible to select
intermediary positions.
Dynamic headlight range control
The control is not mounted in vehicles with dynamic headlight range con-
trol. The headlight range is automatically adjusted according to the vehicle
load status when the headlights are switched on.
Instrument panel lighting
In vehicles with the daytime driving light, the instrument panel lighting
switches on in dark conditions (for example, when passing through a tun-
nel). This reminds the driver to manually switch on the dipped beam, so
that the vehicle rear lights also switch on ⇒ page 109.
WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that the headlights dazzle and
distract other drivers. This could result in a serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load status so that it does not
blind other drivers.
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Checking and refilling levels
Brake fluid
Fig. 111 Engine com-
partment: brake fluid res-
ervoir, lid
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid level must be between the MIN and MAX markings.
However, if the brake fluid level goes down noticeably in a short time, or
drops below the MIN mark, there may be a leak in the brake system. Seek
specialist assistance. A warning light on the instrument panel display moni-
tors the brake fluid level ⇒ page 69.
In right-hand drive vehicles the brake fluid reservoir is on the other side of
the engine compartment.
Changing brake fluid
The regular intervals at which the brake fluid should be replaced are listed
in the Service Plan. We recommend you have the brake fluid replaced at a
SEAT Official Service, during an Inspection Service.
WARNING
● Brake fluid should be stored in the closed original container in a safe
place out of reach of children. Risk of poisoning!
● If the brake fluid is left in the system for too long and the brakes are
subjected to heavy use, vapour bubbles may form in the brake system.
This would seriously affect the efficiency of the brakes and the safety of
the vehicle. This may cause an accident.
CAUTION
Brake fluid should not come into contact with the vehicle paintwork, as it is
abrasive. 
Battery General information
The battery is located in the engine compartment and is almost mainte-
nance-free. It is checked as part of the Inspection Service. Nevertheless,
check the terminals are clean and have the correct tightening torque, espe-
cially in summer and winter.
Disconnecting the battery
The battery should only be disconnected in exceptional cases. When the
battery is disconnected, some of the vehicles functions are "lost" ( ⇒ table
on page 218). These functions will require resetting after the battery is re-
connected.
Deactivate the anti-theft alarm* before you disconnect the battery Other-
wise the alarm will be triggered. 
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Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Outside temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
OverviewTurn signal and main beam lever . . . . . . . 107
Overview (controls and displays) . . . . . . . . . . . 59
P Paint code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Roll-back function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Parking aid Adjusting the display/audible warnings . 181
Environment warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Plus parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Sensors/Camera: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Parking aid system see Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Parking light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Parking (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . 156, 157
Particulate filter (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Passenger
see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . 11, 12, 13
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Physical principles of a frontal collision . . . . . . 21
Plastic parts: Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200, 202
Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Pressure (tyres) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
R Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Radio display: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Radio transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Control of function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Rear lid automatic locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Manual release in an emergency . . . . . . . . 99
Rear lights Changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Rear vision mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Rear vision mirrors Adjusting the exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 122
see also Rear vision mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Reflective vests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Remote control See "Keys" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Remote control key
Unlocking/Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Remove the wheel cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Removing the head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Reservoir capacity Windscreen washer water reservoir . . . . . 122
Reset button (trip recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Reset the trip recorder to zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Retrofitting a towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 66
Reverse gear (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . . . 154
Rims Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
RME (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Roll-back function Panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Roof carrier (roof load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Running in New brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
New engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
New tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
S Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safelock see Anti-theft security system . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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