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Lights and visibility
Switching the main beam assist on and off
effectuse
Activate: 
– Switch the ignition on and turn the light switch to position
.
– From the base position, move the main beam and turn signal
lever forwards ⇒ page 110. When the warning lamp  is dis-
played on the instrument panel display, the main beam assist is
switched on.
To
switch
system off:
– Switch off the ignition.
– OR: Turn the light switch to a different position to 
⇒ page 111.
– OR: with main beam on, move the main beam and turn signal
lever backwards.
– OR: Move the main beam and turn signal lever forwards to
manually switch main beam on. The main beam assist will then
be deactivated.
Malfunctions
The following conditions may prevent the main beam headlight control from
turning off the headlights in time or from turning off altogether:
● In poorly lit towns with highly reflective signs.
● Other insufficiently lit road users (such as pedestrians or cyclists).
● On tight bends and steep slopes (bumps) and when oncoming vehicles
are partially obscured.
● When the drivers of other oncoming vehicles (such as a truck) can see
over a guard rail in the centre of the road.
● If the camera is damaged or the power supply is cut off.
● In fog, snow and heavy rain.
● With dust and sand turbulence.
● With loose gravel in the field of vision of the camera.
● When the field of vision of the camera is misted up, dirty or covered by
stickers, snow, ice...
WARNING
The convenience features of the main beam assist should not encourage
the taking of risks. The system is not a replacement for driver concentra-
tion.
● You are always in control of the main beam and adapting it to the
light, visibility and traffic conditions.
● It is possible that the main beam headlight control does not recog-
nise all driving situations and is limited under certain circumstances.
● When the field of vision of the camera is dirty, covered or damaged,
operation of the main beam control may be affected. This also applies
when changes are made to the vehicle lighting system, for example, if
additional headlights are installed.
CAUTION
To avoid affecting the operation of the system, take the following points in-
to consideration:
● Clean the field of vision of the camera regularly and make sure it is free
of snow and ice.
● Do not cover the field of vision of the camera.
● Check that the windscreen is not damaged in the area of the field of vi-
sion of the camera.
Note
Main beam and headlight flasher can be turned on and off manually at any
time with the turn signal and main beam lever ⇒ page 110. 
Adjusting the headlights
The light beam of the dipped beam lights is asymmetric: the side of the
road on which you are driving is lit more intensely. 
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Lights and visibility
Sun visors
Fig. 68 Sun visor
Options for adjusting driver and front passenger sun visors:
● Lower by unfolding towards the windscreen.
● The sun visor can be pulled out of its mounting and turned towards the
door ⇒ Fig. 68 1
.
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, longitudinally backwards.
Vanity mirror light
There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on the rear of the sun visor. When
the cover is opened 2
a light comes on.
The lamp goes out when the vanity mirror cover is closed or the sun visor is
pushed back up.
Note
The light above the sun visor automatically switches off after a few minutes
in certain conditions. This prevents the battery from discharging. Applies to the model: LEON ST
Sun blind*
The windows on the rear doors may be fitted with a sun
blind
Fig. 69 Rear window:
sun blind
Rear door sun blind*
– Pull out the blind and attach it to the hook at the top of the door
frame, in the centre ⇒ Fig. 69. 
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Windscreen wiper functions
Windscreen wiper performance in different situations:If the vehicle is at a stand-
still:The activated position provisionally changes
to the previous position.
During the automatic wipe:
The air conditioner comes on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds in air recirculation mode
to prevent the smell of the windscreen wash-
er fluid entering the inside the vehicle.
For the interval wipe:The intervals between wipes vary according
to the speed of the vehicle. The higher the
vehicle speed the shorter the intervals.
Heated windscreen washer jets
The heating only thaws the frozen jets, it does not thaw the water in the
washer hoses. The heated windscreen washer jets automatically adjust the
heat depending on the ambient temperature, when the ignition is switched
on.
Headlight wash/wipe system
The headlight washers/wipers clean the headlight lenses.
After the ignition is switched on, the first and every fifth time the wind-
screen washer is switched on, the headlights are also washed. Therefore,
the windscreen wiper lever should be pulled towards the steering wheel
when the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any incrusted dirt (such as in-
sects) should be cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling).
To ensure the headlight washers work correctly in winter, any snow which
has got into the bumper jet supports should be cleaned away. If necessary,
remove snow with an anti-icing spray.
Note
The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the windscreen.
The wiper will stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path. Remove the ob-
stacle and switch the wiper back on again. 
Windscreen wipers service position
Fig. 71 Wipers in service
position
The wiper arms can be raised when the wipers are in service position
⇒ Fig. 71. To place the windscreen wipers in the service position, proceed
as follows:
● The bonnet must be closed ⇒ page 251.
● Switch the ignition on and off.
● Press the windscreen wiper lever downwards briefly ⇒ Fig. 70 4
.
Before driving, always lower the wiper arms. Using the windscreen wiper
lever, the windscreen wiper arms return to their initial position. 

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Lights and visibility
Interior rear vision mirror with manual setting for anti-dazzle
position
– Position the small lever of the lower edge of the mirror to face
towards the rear.
Anti-dazzle rear vision mirror with automatic setting*
– Press the button A
. Warning lamp B will light up. The interior
mirror will darken automatically when bright light (e.g. from the
headlights of a following vehicle) shines on its.
WARNING
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror breaks, an
electrolyte fluid may leak. This could cause irritation to the skin, eyes
and respiratory organs. If you come into contact with this liquid, it must
be rinsed with large quantities of water. If necessary, get medial help.
CAUTION
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror breaks, an elec-
trolyte fluid may leak. This liquid attacks plastic surfaces. Clean the liquid
with a wet sponge as soon as possible.
Note
● If the light incident in the interior rear vision mirror is obstructed (e.g.
with the sun blind*), the anti-dazzle rear vision mirror with automatic set-
ting will not operate perfectly.
● When the interior lights are on or reverse gear engaged, the rear vision
mirrors do not darken with automatic adjustment for anti-dazzle position. 
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Seats and storage
CAUTION
Incorrect handling of the net partition may cause damage.
● Do not “release” the partition net on lowering it; otherwise the net and
other parts of the vehicle might be damaged. Roll down the net partition by
hand. 
Applies to the model: LEON ST
Use of the net partition with the rear seat backrests folded
down
Fig. 100 Fitting the net
partition in the rear seat
backrests.
Fig. 101 In the luggage
compartment: net parti-
tion attached with the
backrests of the rear seat
folded down.
Fitting the net partition
● Fold the rear seat backrests forward.
● Remove the net partition from the side supports.
● Place the net casing in the recesses of the securing tracks in the direc-
tion of the arrows ⇒ Fig. 100 A
.
● Push the casing towards the left of the vehicle in the direction of the ar-
row B
as far as it will go.
● Check that the net is properly secured.
Pulling out and securing the net partition
● Pull upwards on the tab
⇒ Fig. 101 2
to remove the net from the casing
4.
● Secure the net partition on the right 3 (magnified image).
● Secure the net partition in the housing of the left side 1 by pulling on
the bar.
The net partition is secured properly when the T-shaped ends are securely
fitted into the corresponding housings 3
and 1.

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Seats and storage
The retaining hooks have been designed to hold light shopping bags.
At the front and rear of the luggage compartment there are fastening rings
for securing luggage ⇒  Fig. 104, ⇒ Fig. 105.
WARNING
Never use retaining hooks as fastening rings. In the event of sudden
braking or an accident, the hooks could break.
CAUTION
Each hook is designed for a maximum load of 2.5 kg. 
Net bag*
Fig. 108 In the luggage
compartment: net bag
fastened flush with the
floor (LEON ST model).
Fig. 109 In the luggage
compartment: rings 1
and hooks 2 to fasten
the net bag (LEON ST
model).
The luggage compartment net bag prevents light luggage from moving.
Small objects can be stowed in the net bag, which has a zip.
The net bag can be fastened to the luggage compartment in different ways.
Fastening the net bag into the luggage compartment floor
● In this case lift the front fastening rings
⇒ Fig. 108 2
.
● Secure the net hooks on the fastening rings 2
⇒ . The bag's zip
should be facing upwards.
● Secure the net hooks in the fastening rings 1
.
Fasten the net bag next to the load threshold
● Secure the short net hooks in the fastening rings
⇒ Fig. 109 1

⇒ .
The bag's zip should be facing upwards.
● Secure the straps to the hooks for hanging bags 2
.
Removing the net bag
The fastened net bag is taut ⇒ 
. 
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Air conditioning
Control but-
tonAdditional information. Climatronic.

Defrost function. The air drawn in from outside the vehicle
is directed at the windscreen and air recirculation is auto-
matically switched off. To defrost the windscreen more
quickly, the air is dehumidified at temperatures over ap-
proximately +3 °C (+38 °F) and the fan runs at maximum
output.
The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by
the dash panel air vents.
Air distribution towards the footwell.
Upward air distribution.

Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is
running and switches off automatically after a maximum of
10 minutes.
Air recirculation ⇒ page 160.
 Buttons for seat heating ⇒ page 130.
Press the button to switch on or off the cooling system.
 
Press the button to make maximum cooling capacity avail-
able. The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn
on automatically and air distribution adjusts automatically
to the position  .
Control but-
tonAdditional information. Climatronic.

Transfer the driver side temperature settings to the pas-
senger side: when the button lamp is lit , the tempera-
ture settings on the driver side also apply to the passenger
side. Press the button or the temperature control on the
passenger side in order to change the temperature on that
side. The button lamp is lit.

Automatic adjustment of temperature, fan, and air distribu-
tion. Press the button to switch on the function. The button
will light up 
.

When the configuration button  is pressed the air con-
ditioner management menu will be shown on the Easy
Connect system screen.
Switching offTurn the fan control to the 0 position or press the button .
WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and reduce driver concentration
possibly resulting in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or use the air recirculation for
long periods of time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be refreshed.

Adjust through the Easy Connect system* 1)
In the Easy Connect system it is also possible to perform various adjust-
ments to the Climatronic.

1)
Applies to vehicles with a Touch/Colour Media System
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Air conditioning
Manual air conditioning controls
Fig. 114 In the centre console: Manual air conditioning controls
Control buttonAdditional information. Manual air conditioning system.1TemperatureRotate the control to set the temperature accordingly.
2FanSetting 0: fan and manual air conditioning switched off,
level 6: maximum fan level
3Air distribu- tionRotate the continuous control to direct the airflow to the
desired area.

Defrost function. The airflow is directed at the windscreen.
In this position, air recirculation is automatically switched
off or is not switched on. Increase the fan power to clear
the windscreen of condensation as soon as possible. To
dehumidify the air, the cooling system will automatically
switch on.
The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by
the dash panel air vents.
Control buttonAdditional information. Manual air conditioning system.
Distribution of air towards the chest and the footwell area.
Air distribution towards the footwell.
Air distribution towards the windscreen and the footwell.

Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is
running and switches off automatically after a maximum of
10 minutes.
Air recirculation ⇒ page 160.
 Buttons for seat heating ⇒ page 130.
 Turn the control to the position   to make maximum
cooling capacity available. Air recirculation and the cool-
ing system are turned on automatically.
WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and reduce driver concentration
possibly resulting in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or use the air recirculation for
long periods of time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be refreshed.

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