2014 Seat Leon 5D technical data

44Navigation
Navigation
Introduction to navigation
Introduction
General information
The current vehicle position is determined by means of the GPS system
(Global Positioning System). Sensors in the vehicle measure distances that
have been driven. The measurement values are adapted using the detailed
information from the navigation data medium maps and according to the
stored traffic management. Where applicable, the TMC traffic reports are in-
cluded in the route calculation ⇒ page 68. The navigation system uses
these data to determine an optimal route to the destination.
The destination is defined by entering an address or a point of interest, e.g.
a petrol station or hotel.
Navigation announcements and visual guidance on the navigation unit and
the instrument panel direct you to your destination ⇒ page 61.
Depending on the country, some radio-navigation system functions can no
longer be selected when the vehicle is travelling above a certain speed. This
is not a malfunction, but simply a legal requirement.
Navigation data
At the close of this edition, SEAT has two different versions of radio and nav-
igation system “SEAT MEDIA SYSTEM 2.2”, one for Western Europe and one
for Eastern Europe, with and without DAB respectively ⇒ page 22.
In normal circumstances, all the necessary navigation data is already stored
in the navigator. The maps stored in the system (Western Europe or Eastern
Europe Version) depend on the country in which the vehicle is sold. SD cards with the different maps offered by SEAT or with the annual map up-
dates can be obtained through the SEAT Technical Service. Please ask your
SEAT dealership ⇒ page 45.
Additional Information:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
● Entering a destination ⇒ page 50
● Destination memory ⇒ page 56
● Route guidance ⇒ page 61
Note
Dirty or damaged navigation data media may lead to problems when copy-
ing navigation information or even in the navigation itself. Store unused da-
ta media in a suitable container or in the original box to protect them from
mechanical damage, heat, humidity or direct sunlight. 
Limitations of the navigation function
Possible errors in navigation
If the navigation system is not able to receive data from the GPS satellites
(dense vegetation, underground garage), it is still possible to navigate us-
ing the vehicle sensory analysis.
In areas that are not or only partially digitised on the data medium (e.g. in-
sufficient definition of one-way streets and road categories), the navigation
system will still attempt to provide route guidance. 

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Navigation
If navigation data are unavailable or incomplete, the navigation system may
be unable to determine the exact vehicle position. As a result, the naviga-
tion may not be as exact as usual.
Navigation area and age of navigation data
The accuracy of the data (small villages, streets and house numbers) de-
pends on the respective version for the country.
Roads and streets are subject to constant change (e.g. new roads, changes
to street names and house numbers). After some time, navigation data will
no longer be up to date. This may lead to inaccurate or incorrect route guid-
ance.
In the case of small villages, they may have to be searched for as Points of
Interest (POI) rather than by their name.
Map updates and different map versions (East/West Europe) are available
through SD cards. Please consult a Technical Service. 
Updating the internal navigation data memory
Fig. 43 Navigation setup
menu. The navigation data for the vehicle sales zone are stored in the internal
memory of the navigation system. This data can be used directly for naviga-
tion.
It is also possible to navigate using navigation data stored in one of the
available SD cards (please consult a Technical Service), without needing to
download the data from the SD card to the internal memory of the navigator
(this option is recommended if temporarily using a navigation database:
e.g. different geographical areas).
The navigation data in the internal memory of the system can be updated
using the SD cards available (please consult a Technical Service). Please
note that if you upload data from the SD card to the internal memory of the
navigator, the data previously stored in this memory will be deleted and
cannot be recovered (option recommended for updating cartography).
Updating navigation data
A memory card containing updated navigation data can be obtained from a
Technical Service.
● Cancel the mechanical protection against overwriting in the memory
card.
● Inserting the memory card ⇒ page 27.
If the inserted memory card contains valid navigation data, a window opens
asking whether you wish to permanently allocate the memory card to the ra-
dio navigation system.
Due to licensing legislation, when the copy has been completed, the memo-
ry card will be allocated to this radio and navigation system and can not be
used for other radio and navigation units.
● Press the Assign
function button to continue.
Information about the navigation data installed and available on the memo-
ry card is displayed.
● Press the function button Install
to start copying the information.
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64Navigation
Selecting the map view mode
The map view mode can be changed.
● In the map, briefly press the bottom-right or bottom-left area of the
screen to display the function buttons again.
● Press the Extras
function button ⇒ Fig. 66.
● Select one of the playback modes displayed in the pop-up window.
2D North
: two dimensions, map oriented to North.
2D Heading
: two dimension, map oriented to vehicle heading.
3D Heading
: three dimensions, birds-eye view of map.
Alternatively, it is possible to switch between the three map views by press-
ing on the compass shown on the map.
During route guidance, the calculated route can also be shown on an over-
view map.
● Press Overview map
in the pop-up window to display current position and
destination.
The scale of the overview map cannot be changed.
● Press Route list
to calculate the route list.
● Place Route list within the button.
● Press the function button Back to return to the last shown map view.
Displaying speed limits
If there is a speed limit stored in the navigation data for the road along
which you are travelling, this will be displayed on the map. During route
guidance, the arrow indicating a change of direction takes precedence over
the speed limit display.
Please remember that the navigation data may not be up-to-date and that
the system has limitations ⇒ page 44! The speed limit display is activated in the navigation system settings
⇒ page 71.
Points of interest on map
Depending on the programmed settings, points of interest (petrol stations,
car parks, Technical Services) will be displayed as symbols on the map
⇒ page 71.
Note
If you miss a turning during route guidance and are currently unable to turn
back, keep on driving until the navigation system offers a new route.
Note
The quality of the instructions given by the unit will depend on the naviga-
tion data used.
Note
In addition, the route is optimised with the TMC traffic news received
⇒ page 68. The radio stations broadcasting the traffic information are re-
sponsible for the quality and content of the TMC traffic reports. 