2013 Seat Leon SC remove seats

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WARNING (Continued)
● On lifting the rear seat backrest, avoid trapping or damaging the seat
belt.
● On folding down or lifting the rear seat backrest, always keep your
hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of its path.
● For the safety belts to offer the necessary protection, all the parts of
the rear backrest should always be properly engaged. This is particularly
important in the case of the rear centre seat. Anyone sitting in a seat
whose backrest is not properly engaged could fly forward, together with
the backrest in the event of a sudden braking, a brusque manoeuvre or
an accident.
● A red mark on the button 2
warns that the backrest is not engaged.
Always check that the red marking is not visible when the backrest is in
the upright position.
● When the rear seat backrest is folded down or not properly engaged,
nobody is allowed to travel in the corresponding seats (not even a child).
CAUTION
If the rear seat backrest is folded down or lifted carelessly it may cause
damage to the vehicle or other objects.
● Before folding the rear seat backrest, adjust the front seats so that nei-
ther the head restraints nor the padding of the rear backrest hit them. Applies to the model: LEON / LEON SC
Luggage compartment cover
The luggage compartment cover blocks the view into the
luggage compartment.
Fig. 93 Rear lid open
with the luggage com-
partment cover
Removing
– Remove the straps A
and unfasten the cover of the support Bby pressing upwards in the direction of arrow 1.
Fitting
– Insert the cover horizontally so that it coincides with the “plate”
on the axis of the supports B
and press down until it engages.
– Attach the straps to the rear lid A
⇒ .
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WARNING
If animals or other vehicles or stationary objects are carried incorrectly
on the rear shelf, they could cause serious injuries in case of sudden
braking or brusque manoeuvre or an accident.
● Do not leave hard, heavy or sharp objects loose on the rear shelf.
● Never transport animals on the rear shelf.

Applies to the model: LEON ST
Storing the rear shelf
Fig. 96 In the luggage
compartment: housing
for storing the rear shelf.
Fig. 97 In the luggage
compartment: housing
for storing the rear shelf.
The rear shelf can be stored under the luggage compartment's variable
floor.
● Remove the covers
⇒ Fig. 96 A
left and right.
● Press the head of the rear shelf in the direction of the arrow until it en-
gages in the housing provided ⇒ Fig. 97.
● Put the left and right covers back in their original position. 
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Applies to the model: LEON ST
Use of the net partition behind the rear seat*
Fig. 98 In the luggage
compartment: pulling out
and securing the net par-
tition
Fig. 99 In the luggage
compartment: removing
the net partition Pulling out and securing the net partition
●
Pull up on the tab ⇒ Fig. 98 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 the
bar.
The net partition is secured properly when the T-shaped ends are securely
fitted into the corresponding housings 3
and 1.
Retracting the net partition
● Remove the bars from the housings 3
and 1.
● Roll away the net in casing 4 by lowering it with your hand.
Removing the net partition
● Fold the rear seat backrests forward.
● Press the left or right release button ⇒ Fig. 99 in the direction of the ar-
row A
.
● Remove the support casing in the direction of arrow B.
Fitting the net partition
● Fold the rear seat backrests forward.
● Place the casing in the left and right supports.
● Press the housing in the left and right supports in the direction of arrow
B
until it engages ⇒ Fig. 99.
The red markings on the release tabs must not be seen.
WARNING
● Always secure objects, even when the net partition is properly fitted.
● When the vehicle is moving, nobody should be allowed to remain be-
hind the fitted net partition. 

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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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Retracting the net partition
● Remove the bar from the housings in the trims of the roof side member.
● Roll away the net in casing 4
by lowering it with your hand.
Removing the net partition
● Pull on the casing of the net approx. 5 cm in the opposite direction of
the arrow ⇒ Fig. 100 B
.
● Remove the casing from the securing tracks in the opposite direction of
the arrows A
.
● Lift the backrests of the rear seat.
WARNING
During a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident, objects could be
launched across the passenger compartment and cause serious or fatal
injuries.
● Always secure objects, even when the net partition is properly fitted.
● When the vehicle is moving, nobody should be allowed to remain be-
hind the fitted net partition.
WARNING
The rear seat backrests can only be lifted again if the net partition has
been lifted first.
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
Tailboard for carrying long objects
Fig. 102 On the rear
seat backrest: tailboard
opening.
Fig. 103 In the luggage
compartment: tailboard
opening.
On the rear seat, behind the central armrest, there is a tailboard for trans-
porting long objects inside the vehicle, such as skis. 

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● Remove the hooks and the straps of the net bag from the fastening rings
and the hooks for hanging bags.
● Store the net bag in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Draw out the elastic net bag to secure it to the fastening rings. Once fas-
tened it remains taut. If the elastic net bag is hooked up and unhooked
wrongly, its hooks may cause injuries.
● Always ensure that the hooks do not suddenly release from the fas-
tening rings when hooking or unhooking them.
● When hooking or unhooking the hooks, protect your eyes and face to
prevent injury in case the hooks were suddenly released.
● Always hook up the net bag hooks in the described order. If a hook is
unexpectedly released, the risk of injury increases.

Applies to the model: LEON ST
Luggage compartment variable floor
Fig. 110 Luggage com-
partment variable floor:
positions
Fig. 111 Luggage com-
partment variable floor:
tilted slots
Variable floor in the high position
● Lift up the floor using handle
⇒ Fig. 110 A
and pull backwards on it un-
til the front of the floor has passed the supports B.
● Push the floor forwards over them until it engages with the rear seats
and then lower the floor with handle A
.
Variable floor in the low position
● Lift up the floor using handle
⇒ Fig. 110 A
and pull backwards on it un-
til the front of the floor has fully passed supports B.
● Match the front part with the slots in the bottom of the supports and
slide the floor forwards until it engages with the rear seat backrests and
then lower the floor with handle A
.
Variable floor in the tilted position
With the variable floor in the tilted position you can access the spare
wheel /anti-puncture kit area.
● Lift up the variable floor using handle
⇒ Fig. 110 A
and pull backwards
on it until the front of the floor has passed the tilted slots ⇒ Fig. 111 C.
● Slide the floor through the slots with the help of handle A until it en-
gages with the rear seat backrests and the floor is resting in the slots. 

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Roof carrier
Introduction
The vehicle roof has been designed to optimise aerodynamics. This is why it
is not possible to mount cross bars or conventional roof carrier systems in
the roof's rain channels.
Given that the rain channels have been incorporated into the roof for aero-
dynamic reasons, only SEAT-approved cross bars and roof carrier systems
can be used.
Cases in which the cross bars and roof carrier systems should be
dismounted
● When they are no longer needed.
● When the vehicle is to be washed in a car wash.
● When the vehicle height exceeds the maximum height, for example, in a
garage.
Additional information and warnings:
● Lights ⇒ page 109
● Storing objects ⇒ page 17
● Driving ecologically ⇒ page 231
● Wheels and tyres ⇒ page 265
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 272
WARNING
Transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof carrier system affects car
handling due to the shift in the centre of gravity and increased air resist-
ance.
● It is important to always use belts or retaining straps that are suita-
ble and in good condition to secure loads.
● A bulky, heavy, long or flat load has a negative effect on aerodynam-
ics and on the vehicle's centre of gravity and driving behaviour.
● Avoid sudden braking and other brusque manoeuvres.
● Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.
CAUTION
● Remove the cross bars and the roof carrier system before entering a car
wash.
● The height of your vehicle increases with the installation of the cross
bars and roof carrier system and with the load secured on them. To do so,
make sure that vehicle height does not exceed the height limit when going
through underpasses or garage doors.
● The cross bars, roof carrier system and load on them should not inter-
fere with the roof antenna or hamper the panoramic sliding roof and the
⇒  page 106 rear lid.
● On opening the rear lid, make sure that it does not bump into the roof
load.
For the sake of the environment
Fitting the cross bars and roof carrier system increases fuel consumption
due to greater aerodynamic resistance. 

242Care and cleaning
Car polish or other abrasive agents should not be used for maintaining the
rims. If the protective coating is damaged, e.g. by stone impact, the dam-
aged area should be touched up immediately.
WARNING
Please note when cleaning the wheels that water, ice and road salt can
impair the effectiveness of the brakes; this can cause an accident.

Exhaust tail pipe
It is important to remove road salt and brake dust by washing the wheels at
regular intervals, otherwise the exhaust tail pipe material could be dam-
aged. To remove impurities, do not use rim, paint or chrome cleaners or oth-
er abrasive products. Clean the exhaust tail pipes with cleaning products
that are suitable for stainless steel.
SEAT Official Services carry stocks of cleaning products that have been tes-
ted and approved for use on your vehicle. 
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 