2013 Seat Leon Sportstourer service

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Instruments and warning/control lamps
WARNING
Although the outside temperature is above freezing, some roads and
bridges may be frozen.
● At an outside temperature of above +4 °C (+39 °F), even when the
“ice crystal” is not visible, there may still be ice on the road.
● Never rely on the outside temperature indicator!
CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may
result in faults in the vehicle.
Note
● Different versions of the instrument panel are available and therefore
the versions and instructions on the display may vary. In the case of dis-
plays without warning or information texts, faults are indicated exclusively
by the warning lamps.
● Depending on the equipment, some settings and instructions can also
be carried out in the Easy Connect system.
● When several warnings are active at the same time, the symbols are
shown successively for a few seconds. The symbols will stay on until the
fault is rectified. 
Service interval display
The service interval indication appears on the instrument panel display
⇒ Fig. 38 3.
SEAT distinguishes between services with engine oil change (e.g. Oil
change service) and services without engine oil change (e.g. Inspection). In vehicles with
Services established by time or mileage , the service inter-
vals are already pre-defined.
In vehicles with LongLife Service , the intervals are determined individually.
Technical progress has made it possible to considerably reduce servicing re-
quirements. The technology used by SEAT ensures that your vehicle only
has an Oil Change Service when it is necessary. To establish when the Oil
Change Service is due (max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions of use and
individual driving styles are considered. The service pre-warning first ap-
pears 20 days before the date established for the corresponding service.
The kilometres remaining until the next service are always rounded up to
the nearest 100 km (miles) and the remaining time is given in complete
days. The current service message cannot be viewed until 500 km (miles)
after the last service. Prior to this only lines are visible on the display.
Inspection reminder
When the Service date is approaching, when the ignition is switched on a
Service reminder is displayed.
In vehicles without text messages , a spanner is displayed on the instrument
panel  with a figure given in km. The number of kilometres shown is the
maximum number that may be driven until the next service. After a few sec-
onds, the display mode changes. A clock symbol appears and the number
of days until the next service appointment is due.
In vehicles with text messages , Service in --- km (miles) or --- days is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Service due
After the service date, an audible warning is given when the ignition is
switched on and the spanner displayed on the screen flashes for a few sec-
onds . In vehicles with text messages , Service in --- km or --- days is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
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: 
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Press and hold the button ⇒ Fig. 38 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. 38 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. 38 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
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Instruments and warning/control lamps
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
On the instrument panel display: a)
Level of windscreen washer fluid too low.⇒ page 120
Fuel tank almost empty.⇒ page 248

Flashing on the instrument panel display: a)
Fault in the oil level detection. Control manual-
ly.
⇒ page 253Lit up on the instrument panel display: a)
Engine oil level insufficient.
Fault in airbag system and seat belt tensioners.
⇒ page 31OFF Front passenger front airbag is off ( PASSENGER
AIRBAG  ).
ON Front passenger front airbag is on ( PASSENGER
AIRBAG  ).
Lane Assist is switched on, but not active.⇒ page 207
On the instrument panel display: a)
Fault in the gearbox.⇒ page 182
a) Colour presentation on instrument panel with colour display.
Other control lamps
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See

Left or right turn signal.⇒ page 109
Hazard warning lights on.⇒ page 113
Trailer turn signals⇒ page 234
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See

lights: Press the foot brake!
flashes: The selector lever locking button has
not engaged.⇒ page 173
The vehicle is stopped by engine braking.

lights: Cruise control operating.
⇒ page 184lights: Speed limiter switched on and active.flashes: The speed set by the speed limiter has
been exceeded.
Lane Assist is switched on and active.⇒ page 207
Main beam on or flasher on.⇒ page 109
On the instrument panel display:
Light Assist switched on.
On the instrument panel display:
Immobiliser active.
On the instrument panel display:
Service interval display.⇒ page 65

On the instrument panel display:
Mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth to
the original telephone device.
⇒ Book-
let Bluetooth
System

On the instrument panel display:
Mobile telephone battery charge meter. Availa-
ble only for pre-installed factory-fitted devices.

On the instrument panel display:
Ice warning. The outside temperature is lower
than +4 °C (+39 °F).⇒ page 64 
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Driver information system
Driver information system Information system
Introduction
With the ignition switched on, it is possible to read the different functions of
the display by scrolling through the menus.
In vehicles with multifunction steering wheel, the multifunction display can
only be operated with the multifunction steering wheel buttons.
The number of menus displayed on the instrument panel will vary according
to the vehicle electronics and equipment.
A specialised workshop will be able to programme or modify additional
functions, according to the vehicle equipment. SEAT recommends visiting a
SEAT Official Service.
Some menu options can only be read when the vehicle is at a standstill.
As long as a priority 1 warning is displayed, it will not be possible to read
the menus. Some warning messages can be confirmed and made to disap-
pear with the windscreen wiper lever button or the multifunction steering
wheel button.
Additional information and warnings:
● Easy Connect system ⇒ page 79
● Driver assistance systems ⇒ page 184
● Radio or navigation system ⇒  Booklet Radio or ⇒ Booklet Navigation
system
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury.
● Do not read the instrument panel display menus when driving.

Overview of the menu structure
Driving data ⇒  page 75
■ Vehicle status
■ MFD from departure
■ MFD from refuelling
■ MFD total calculation
Assist systems ⇒ table on page 75
■ Activate/deactivate Lane Assist
■ Reverse (optional)
Navigation ⇒ Booklet Navigation system Audio ⇒ Booklet Radio or ⇒ Booklet Navigation systemTelephone ⇒ Booklet Bluetooth systemVehicle ⇒ table on page 75 
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Introduction to the Easy Connect system*
Introduction to the Easy Connect system* System settings (CAR)*Introduction
To select the settings menus, press the Easy Connect  button and the
Setup function button.
The actual number of menus available and the name of the various options
in these menus will depend on the vehicle’s electronics and equipment.
Additional information and warnings:
● Driver assistance systems ⇒ page 184
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

CAR menu (Setup) settings
– Switch the ignition on.
– Switch on the Easy Connect system.
– Press the Easy Connect button 
.
– Press the Setup
function button to open the main Vehicle set-
tings menu . Pressing the menu button will always take you to the last menu
used.
Function buttons in the
vehicle’s settings menuPageESC system⇒ page 79Tyres⇒ page 80Driver assistance⇒ page 80Parking and manoeuvring⇒ page 81Vehicle lights⇒ page 82Rear vision mirrors and windscreen wipers⇒ page 82Opening and closing⇒ page 83Multifunction display⇒ page 83Date and time⇒ page 84Units⇒ page 84Service⇒ page 85Factory settings⇒ page 85
Any changes made using the settings menus are automatically saved on
closing those menus.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

ESC System menu
–Switch the ignition on. 
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Introduction to the Easy Connect system*
When the menu appears, choose the desired option.
Pressing the menu button 
will always take you to the last menu used.
MenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
Measurements
unit settings
Distance
a)–SpeedTemperatureVolumeFuel consumptiona)
Data not available at the time of going to print
Any changes made using the settings menus are automatically saved on
closing those menus.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

Service information
– Switch the ignition on.
– Switch on the Easy Connect system.
– Press the Easy Connect button 
.
– Press the Setup
function button.
– Press the Service
function button to display the information
about service inspections. Pressing the menu button

will always take you to the last menu used.
MenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
Service–
Chassis number,
date of next SEAT
service inspection,
date of next oil
change service.
⇒ page 61
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

Restoring default settings
– Switch the ignition on.
– Switch on the Easy Connect system.
– Press the Easy Connect button 
.
– Press the Setup
function button.
– Press the Factory settings
function button to open the Factory set-
tings menu.
Pressing the menu button 
will always take you to the last menu used.

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Opening and closing
Vehicle key
Fig. 45 Vehicle key
Fig. 46 Vehicle key with
alarm button
Vehicle key
With the vehicle key the vehicle may be locked or unlocked remotely
⇒  page 87.
The vehicle key includes an emitter and battery. The receiver is in the interi-
or of the vehicle. The range of the vehicle key with remote control and new
battery is several metres around the vehicle. If it is not possible to open or close the vehicle using the remote control key,
this should be re-synchronised
⇒ page 91 or the battery changed
⇒ page 91.
Different keys belonging to the vehicle may be used.
Unfolding and folding the key shaft
Press button 1
⇒ Fig. 45 or ⇒ 
Fig. 46 to unlock and unfold the key shaft.
To fold the shaft away, press button 1
and fold the key shaft in until it
locks in place.
Alarm button 1)
Only press alarm button 2
in the event of an emergency! When the alarm
button is pressed, the vehicle horn is heard and the turn signals are switch-
ed on for a short time. When the alarm button is pressed again, the alarm is
switched off.
Replacing a key
To obtain a spare key and other vehicle keys, the vehicle chassis number is
required.
Each new key contains a microchip which must be coded with the data from
the vehicle electronic immobiliser. A vehicle key will not work if it does not
contain microchip or the microchip has not been encoded. This is also true
for keys which are specially cut for the vehicle.
The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be obtained from a SEAT Official
Service, a specialised workshop or an approved key service qualified to cre-
ate this kind of key.
New keys or spare keys must be synchronised before use ⇒ page 91.
1)
This system is only available in some markets
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Opening and closing
The automatic rear lid locking time extension function can be activated.
Where this function is activated and once the rear lid has been unlocked by
pressing the 
button on the remote control key
⇒ page 92, the rear lid
can be re-opened for a certain length of time.
Where required, the automatic rear lid locking time extension function can
be activated or deactivated at a SEAT Authorised Service, which will provide
all of the necessary information.
Before the vehicle locks automatically, there is a risk of intruders getting in-
to the vehicle. Therefore, we recommend you always lock the vehicle by
pressing the 
button on the remote control or by using the central locking
button. 
Applies to the model: LEON / LEON SC Manual release of the rear lid in an emergency
The rear lid can be unlocked manually from inside in the
event of an emergency.
Fig. 58 Luggage com-
partment: access to man-
ual release –
Insert the key in the opening in the lining of the rear lid 1
and
move the key in the direction of the arrow until the lock is re-
leased. 
Applies to the model: LEON ST
Manual release of the rear lid in an emergency
The rear lid can be unlocked manually from inside in the
event of an emergency.
Fig. 59 Luggage compartment: access to manual release
– Use a screwdriver to remove the cover through the slot
⇒ Fig. 58 .
– Insert the key into the envisaged hole and turn it in the direc-
tion of the arrow until the knob is released ⇒ Fig. 58 .
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