2013 Seat Leon SC Owner's manual

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Opening and closing
WARNING (Continued)
● Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
● Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. The misuse of the keys, for example, by
children, may result in serious injury and accident.
● The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.
● If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be activa-
ted with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.
● The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could be-
come an obstacle for assistance in an emergency situation.
● Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
● The electric windows will work until the ignition has been switched
off and one of the front doors has been opened.
● If necessary, use the safety switch to disable the rear electric win-
dows. Make sure that they have been disabled.
Note
If the window is not able to close because it is stiff or because of an ob-
struction, the window will automatically open again ⇒ page 104. If this
happens, check why the window could not be closed before attempting to
close it again. 
Convenience opening/closing
Use the convenience opening/closing function to easily open/
close all the windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof* from the out-
side. Convenience open function
–
Press and hold button 
on the remote control key until all the
windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof* have reached the de-
sired position, or
– First unlock the vehicle using button 
on the remote control
key and then keep the key in the driver door lock until all the
windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof* have reached the re-
quired position.
Convenience close function
– Press and hold button 
on the remote control key until all the
windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof* are closed ⇒ , or
– Keep the key in the driver door in the "lock" position until all the
windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof* are closed.
Programming convenience opening in the Easy Connect*
– Select: function button CAR
> control button
Vehicle systems* >
Vehicle settings > Central locking > Open the window by holding
button down or > Front window on/off or Sunroof on/off*
WARNING
● Take care when closing the sliding/tilting sunroof* and windows.
There is a risk of suffering injury.
● For safety reasons, you should only use the remote control open and
close functions within about 2 metres of the vehicle. To avoid injuries, al-
ways keep an eye on the windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof* when
pressing the button to close them. The windows stop moving as soon as
the button is released.
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One-touch opening and closing*
One-touch opening and closing means you do not have to
hold down the button.
Buttons ⇒ Fig. 60 1
, 2, 3 and 4 have two positions for open-
ing windows and two for closing them. This makes it easier to open
and close windows to the desired position.
One-touch closing
– Pull up the window button briefly up to the second position. The
window closes fully.
One-touch opening
– Push down the window button briefly up to the second position.
The window opens fully.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– The automatic open and close function will not work if the bat-
tery has been temporarily disconnected. The function can be re-
stored as follows:
– Close the window as far as it will go by lifting and holding the
electric window switch.
– Release the switch and then lift it again for one second. This
will re-enable the automatic function.
If you push (or pull) a button to the first stage, the window will open (or
close) until you release the button. If you push or lift the button briefly to
the second stage, the window will open (one-touch opening) or close (one-
touch closing) automatically. If you operate the button while the window is
opening or closing, it stops at this position. Roll-back function
The roll-back function reduces the risk of injury when the
electric windows close.
● If a window is obstructed when closing automatically, the window stops
at this point and lowers immediately ⇒ 
.
● Next, check why the window does not close before attempting it again.
● If you try within the following 10 seconds and the window closes again
with difficulty or there is an obstruction, the automatic closing will stop
working for 10 seconds.
● If the window is still obstructed, the window will stop at this point.
● If there is no obvious reason why the window cannot be closed, try to
close it again by pulling the tab within ten seconds. The window closes with
maximum force. The roll-back function is now deactivated.
If more than 10 seconds pass, the window will open fully when you operate
one of the buttons. One-touch closing is reactivated.
WARNING
● Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.
● Always take the ignition key with you when leaving the vehicle, even
if you only intend to be gone for a short time. Please ensure that children
are never left alone inside the vehicle.
● The electric windows will work until the ignition has been switched
off and one of the front doors has been opened.
● Closing the windows without observing and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injury to you and third parties. Make sure that no one is in
the path of a window. 

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WARNING (Continued)
● Never allow people to remain in the vehicle when you close the vehi-
cle from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergen-
cy.
● The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame. Risk of accident.
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Panoramic sliding sunroof*
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● SEAT information system ⇒  page 73
● Central locking and locking system ⇒ page 87
WARNING
Careless or uncontrolled use of the panoramic sliding sunroof can cause
serious injuries.
● Only open or close the panoramic sliding sunroof when nobody is in
the way of its travel.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle.
● Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. Uncontrolled use of the key could lock the
vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition and operate the panoramic
sliding sunroof.
● The panoramic sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten mi-
nutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door
and the front passenger door are not opened.
Note
In case of a fault in the operation of the panoramic sliding sunroof, the anti-
trap function will not operate correctly. Visit a specialised workshop. Opening or closing the panoramic sliding sunroof
Fig. 62 On the interior
roof lining: use the rotary
button for opening and
closing
Fig. 63 On the interior
roof lining: Press the but-
ton and pull on it to lift
and close the sliding
sunroof.
To completely close the panoramic sliding sunroof, the switch must be in
the position A
.
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effectSwitch settingNecessary operations ⇒ Fig. 62 To open the sliding
sunroof completely:C
Rotate the switch to the re-
quired position.To choose the con- venience position
for the sliding sun- roof:
B
To close the sliding
sunroof completely:A
⇒ Fig. 63 To completely de-
ploy the tilting sun- roof:DBriefly push the switch
back (arrow).
To stop automaticoperation:D or EBriefly push back the but-
ton again or pull it.
To completely close
the tilting sunroof:EBriefly push the switch
back (arrow).
To set the inter-
mediate position:D or EPull the button or hold it
back until the roof is in the
required position.
The panoramic sliding sunroof will only work with the ignition on. The pan-
oramic sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after the
ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front pas-
senger door are not opened.
CAUTION
Check that when the rear lid is open, it does not touch loads carried on the
roof. When a roof carrier is fitted, DO NOT open the panoramic roof*. Panoramic sliding sunroof: operation
Convenience open/close function
The panoramic sliding sunroof can be opened or closed from outside the
vehicle using the vehicle key:
●
Keep the vehicle unlocking or locking button pressed. The panoramic
sliding sunroof is adjusted or closes.
● Release the unlock or lock button to stop the function.
During convenience closing, the windows and the panoramic sliding sun-
roof close at the same time.
Note
The rotary button of the panoramic sliding sunroof remains in the last posi-
tion selected if the roof is closed using convenience closing from outside
the vehicle, and will have to be re-positioned the next time you drive. 
Roll-back function on panoramic sliding sunroof
The roll-back function can reduce the risk of injury when opening and clos-
ing the panoramic sliding sunroof ⇒ . When the panoramic sliding sun-
roof encounters an obstacle while closing, it rolls back and opens again.
● Check why the panoramic sliding sunroof does not close.
● Try to close the panoramic sliding sunroof again.
● If the panoramic sliding sunroof is still obstructed, it will stop at the cor-
responding position. Next, close the panoramic sliding sunroof without the
roll-back function. 
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Closing without the roll-back function
● The ⇒ Fig. 62 1
switch should be in the “closed” position A.
● Within five seconds of triggering the roll-back function, pull the control
all the way back ⇒ Fig. 63 (arrow E
) until the panoramic sliding sunroof
closes fully.
● The panoramic sliding sunroof closes without the roll-back function.
● If the panoramic sliding sunroof still cannot be closed, visit a special-
ised workshop.
WARNING
Closing the panoramic sliding sunroof without the roll-back function may
result in serious injury.
● Always close the panoramic sliding sunroof carefully.
● Make sure that nobody is in the way of the panoramic sliding sunroof,
especially when it is closed without the roll-back function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury.
Note
The anti-trap function is activated if the windows and the panoramic sliding
sunroof are closed from the outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for
convenience closing ⇒ page 103. 

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Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility
Lights Introduction
The legal requirements regarding the use of vehicle lights in each country
must be observed.
The driver is personally responsible for the correct use and adjustment of
the lights in all situations.
Additional information and warnings:
● Information system ⇒ page 73
● Changing bulbs ⇒ page 293
WARNING
If the headlights are regulated too high and the main beam is not used
correctly, there is a risk of dazzling or distracting other road users. This
could result in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are correctly adjusted.
● Never use the main beam or headlight flasher when it can dazzle oth-
er drivers.
 Control lamps
lights upPossible causeSolution
Driving light totally or partially
faulty.
Replace the corresponding
bulb ⇒ page 293.
If all the bulbs are OK, the vehi-
cle should be taken to a speci-
alised workshop if necessary.
Rear fog light switched on.⇒ page 111.
Fog lights switched on
 
Left or right turn signal.
The control lamp flashes twice
as fast when a vehicle or trailer
turn signal is faulty.If necessary, check the vehicle
and trailer lighting.
Main beam on or flasher on.⇒ page 110.
Light Assist on.⇒ page 114
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
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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 at a suitable distance away from the traffic ensuring
that the exhaust system is not in contact with inflammable material, for
example, dry grass, fuel, oil, etc.
● 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.
CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may
result in faults in the vehicle. 
Turn signal and main beam lever*
Fig. 64 Turn signal and
main beam lever
Move the lever to the required position: Right turn signal. Right-hand parking light (ignition switched off)
⇒ page 112.
Left turn signal. Left-hand parking light (ignition switched off)
⇒ page 112.
Main beam switched on ⇒ 
. The control lamp
 will light up on the
instrument panel.
Flashing the headlights. The flashed beam comes on if the lever is
pressed. The control lamp  will light up.
Push the lever all the way down to turn off the corresponding function.
Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the lever as far as possible upwards
or downwards and release the lever. The turn signal will flash three times.
The convenience turn signals are activated and deactivated in the Easy Con-
nect system via the 
key and the Setup function button ⇒ page 79.
In vehicles that do not have the corresponding menu, this function can be
deactivated in a specialised workshop.
WARNING
Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, or forgetting to deactivate
them can confuse other road users. This could result in a serious acci-
dent.
● Always give warning when you are going to change lane, overtake or
when turning, activating the turn signal in good time.
● As soon as you have finished changing lane, overtaking or turning,
switch the turn signal off.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause accidents and serious injury,
as the main beam may distract or dazzle other drivers. 
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