2014 Seat Leon 5D steering

Driver information system
Operating the instrument panel
menus Fig. 87
Windscreen wiper lever: control but-
tons. Fig. 88
Right side of multifunction steering
wheel: control buttons. Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 19
The driver information system is controlled
with the multifunction steering wheel buttons ›››
Fig. 88 or with the windscreen wiper lever
› ›
› Fig. 87 (if the vehicle is not equipped with
multif
unction steering wheel).
Enabling the main menu ● Switch the ignition on.
● If a message or vehicle pictogram appears,
press button ››› Fig. 87 1 on the windscreen
wiper lever or button  on the multifunction
steering wheel ››› Fig. 88.
● If managed from the windscreen wiper lev-
er: to display the main screen
›
›
› page 74 or
to return to the main menu from another
menu hold down the rocker button ››› Fig. 87
2 .
● If managed from the multifunction steering
wheel: the main menu list is not displayed.
T o g

o from point to point in the main menu,
press button 
 or
  several times
››› Fig. 88 .
Sel ect

a submenu
● Press the rocker switch ››› Fig. 87 2 on the
windscreen wiper lever up or down or turn
the thumbwheel of the multifunction steering
wheel ››› Fig. 88 until the desired option ap-
pe ar

s marked on the menu.
● The selected option is displayed between
two horizontal lines. In addition, a triangle is
displayed on the right: 
● To consult the submenu option, press but-
ton ››› Fig. 87 1 on the windscreen wiperlever or button
 on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel ››› Fig. 88 .
M ak

ing changes according to the menu
● With the rocker switch on the windscreen
wiper lever or the thumbwheel of the multi-
function steering wheel, make the desired
changes. To increase or decrease the values
more quickly, turn the thumbwheel faster.
● Mark or confirm the selection with button
››› Fig. 87 1 on the windscreen wiper lever
or button  on the multifunction steering
wheel ››› Fig. 88 .
B utt

on for the driving assistance
systems* Fig. 89
On the turn signal and main beam
headlight lever: button for the driving assis-
tance systems » 73
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Advice
Operation
Safety
The essentials

Operation
Assist systems submenuAssist
systems
menuFunction
Lane As-
sist*Switching the Lane Assist system on or off
››› page 168.
Tiredness
detection*Switching the tiredness detection on or off
(pause recommendation) ››› page 172. Driving data
Presets The MFD (multifunction display) shows differ-
ent values for the journey and the consump-
tion.
Changing between display modes on the
MFD
● In vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel: Press the rocker switch  on the
windscreen wiper lever ›››
Fig. 87 .
● Vehicle

s with a multifunction steering
wheel: turn the thumbwheel ››
› Fig. 88.
Mu
ltifunction display memory
The multifunction display is equipped with
three memories that work automatically: MFD
from departure, MFD from refuelling, MFD to- tal calculation. On the screen display, you
can read which memory is currently dis-
played.
To change between memories with the igni-
tion on and the memory shown, press the
button
 on the windscreen wiper lever
or you can also change between memories
using the button  on the multifunction
steering wheel.
MenuFunction
MFD from
depar-
ture
Display and storage of the values for the
journey and the consumption from when the
ignition is switched on to when it is switch-
ed off.
If the journey is continued in less than 2
hours after the ignition is switched off, the
new data is added to the data already stor-
ed in the memory. The memory will auto-
matically be deleted if the journey is inter-
rupted for more than 2 hours.
MFD from
refuellingDisplay and storage of the values for the
journey and the consumption. By refuelling,
the memory will be erased automatically.
MFD total
calcula-
tion
The memory records the values for a specif-
ic number of partial trips, up to a total of 19
hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59
minutes, or 1999.9 km or 9999 km, de-
pending on the model of instrument panel.
On reaching either of these limits a)
, the
memory is automatically erased and starts
to count from 0 again.
a) It varies according to the type of instrument panel fitted.
Erasing a memory manually
● Select the memory that you wish to erase.
● Hold the  button of the multifunction
steering wheel or the  button of the multi-
function wheel pressed down for about 2 sec-
onds.
Personalising the displays
In the Easy Connect system you can adjust
which of the possible displays of the MFD can
be shown on the instrument panel display
with the button  and the function button
Setup
››› page 81 .
Dat a s

ummary
MenuFunction
Current fuel
consumption
The current fuel consumption display
operates throughout the journey, in li-
tres/100 km; and with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle stopped, in li-
tres/hour.
Average fuel
consumption a)
After turning on the ignition, average
fuel consumption in litres/100 km will
be displayed after travelling about 100
metres. Otherwise horizontal lines are
displayed. The value shown is updated
approximately every 5 seconds.
ACT®
*: Depending on the equipment,
number of active cylinders. 76

Driver information systemMenuFunction
Operating
range
a)
Approximate distance in km that can
still be travelled with the fuel remain-
ing in the tank, assuming the same
style of driving is maintained. This is
calculated using the current fuel con-
sumption.
Journey dura-
tionThis indicates the hours (h) and mi-
nutes (min) since the ignition was
switched on.
Distance cov-
eredDistance covered in km (m) after
switching on the ignition.
CNG quality
Whenever you refuel the quality of the
natural gas is automatically verified
and is displayed when the ignition is
switched on. The display is made in a
percentage of between 70% and
100%. The greater the percentage dis-
played the lower the consumption may
be.
Average speed
The average speed will be shown after
a distance of about 100 metres has
been travelled. Otherwise horizontal
lines are displayed. The value shown is
updated approximately every 5 sec-
onds.
Digital display
of speedCurrent speed displayed in digital for-
mat.
Speed warn-
ing at --- km/h
or Speed warning at ---
mphIf the stored speed is exceeded (be-
tween 30 - 250 km/h, or 19 -
155 mph), an audible warning is given
together with a visual warning.
MenuFunction
Oil tempera-
tureUpdated engine oil temperature digital
display
Coolant tem-
perature
gaugeDigital display of the current tempera-
ture of the liquid coolant.
a) In vehicles with a natural gas engine, range and average con-
sumption refer only to data or natural gas consumption. If you
are in “petrol mode”, the information of both data only appears
on the dash panel and not on the multifunction screen.
Storing a speed for the speed warning
● Select the display Speed warning at --- km/h
(--- mph)
● Press the button  on the windscreen
wiper lever or the button  on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel to store the current speed
and activate the warning.
● If necessary, adjust the desired speed with-
in 5 seconds using the rocker switch  on
the windscreen wiper lever or by turning the
thumbwheel on the multifunction steering
wheel. Next, press the button  or
 again or wait several seconds. The speed is
stored and the warning activated.
● To deactivate it press the button 

 or
the button  . The stored speed is deleted.Engine oil temperature display Vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel
– To view the temperature, press the rocker
button ››› Fig. 87 2 until the main menu
comes up. Enter into Journey data. With the
button 2 move to the oil temperature
gauge.
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel
– To display the engine oil temperature, enter
the submenu Journey data and turn the
thumbwheel until the oil temperature dis-
play appears.
The engine reaches its operating temperature
when in normal driving conditions, the oil
temperature is between 80°C (180°F)
and
120°C (250°F) . If the engine is required to
work hard and the outside temperature is
high, the engine oil temperature can in-
crease. This does not present any problems
as long as the warning lamps  ›››
 ta-
ble on page 23 or  ››
›
 table on page 23
do not appear on the display.
Additional electrical appliances 3 Not available in vehicles equipped with natural
gas engine (CNG).
– Operation with the windscreen wiper lev-
er*: Press the rocker switch ›››
Fig. 87 2 »
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Safety
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Operation
until the main menu appears. Enter into the
section Journey data
.
W ith the rocker
switch, move to the display Convenience ap-
pliances.
– Operation with the multifunction steering
wheel*: Move with the buttons 1 or
2 to
Journey data and enter with OK
. Turn the
thumb

wheel to the right until the Conven-
ience appliances display appears.
In addition, a scale will inform you of the cur-
rent sum of all the additional appliances.
Saving tips Tips on how to save fuel will be displayed in
certain conditions that contribute to in-
creased consumption. Following these tips
could reduce the fuel consumption of your
vehicle. The displays appear automatically
and will only be shown with the efficiency
programme. After a time, the saving tips will
disappear automatically.
– If you wish to hide a saving tip immediately
after it appears, press any button on the
windscreen wiper lever*/multifunction
steering wheel*. Note
● If you hide a saving tip, it will reappear af-
ter you switch the ignition on again. ●
The saving tips do not appear in all situa-
tions, but rather with a large separation of
time. Timer*
If you have the corresponding equipment you
can access the timer via the selection menu
››› page 74.
The timer al lo

ws you to manually time lap
times on a racing circuit, memorise them and
compare then to the vehicle's previous best
times.
The following menus can be displayed:
● Stop
● Lap
● Pause
● Partial time
● Statistics
Change from one menu to another ● Vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel: press the rocker switch  in the
windscreen wiper lever.
● Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:
press  or
 .
Menu “Stop”
Start
The timer starts.
If there are existing laps and they are in-
cluded in the statistics, it will begin with
the number of laps in question.
It is only possible to begin with a new first
lap if the statistics have been reset first in
the Statistics menu.
Since start
The timer begins when the vehicle sets
off.
If the vehicle is already moving, the timer
begins once the vehicle has stopped.
StatisticsThe Statistics menu is displayed on the
screen.
Menu “Lap”
New lap
The timer of the current lap stops and a
new lap starts immediately. The time for
the lap you have just completed is inclu-
ded in the statistics.
Partial timeFor about 5 seconds a partial time is dis-
played. The timer continues in parallel.
StopThe current lap timer will be interrupted.
The lap does not end. The Pause menu is
displayed.
Menu “Pause”
ContinueThe interrupted timer continues.
New lapA new timer starts. The halted lap ends
and is included in the statistics. 78

Operation
Service interval display Service interval display The service interval indication appears on the
instrument panel display
››› Fig. 82 4 .
SEAT distinguishes between services with en-
gine oi l
change (e.g. Oil change service) and
services without
engine oil change (e.g. In-
spection).
In vehicles with Services established by time
or mileage, the service intervals are already
pr e-defined.
In

vehicles with LongLife Service , the inter-
vals are determined individually. Technical
progress has made it possible to considera-
bly reduce servicing requirements. The tech-
nology used by SEAT ensures that your vehi-
cle only has an Oil Servicing when it is neces-
sary. To establish when the oil servicing is
due (max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions
of use and individual driving styles are con-
sidered. The service pre-warning first ap-
pears 20 days before the date established for
the corresponding service. The kilometres
(miles) remaining until the next service are
always rounded up to the nearest 100 km
(miles) and the time is given in complete
days. The current service message cannot be
viewed until 500 km after the last service. Pri-
or 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 remind-
er is displayed.
In vehicles without text messages , a s
panner
is displayed on the instrument panel  with
a figure giv
en in km. The number of kilome-
tres shown is the maximum number that may
be driven until the next service. After a few
seconds, 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 , Serv
ice in ---
km (miles) or --- days is displayed on the in- strument panel.
Service due
After the service date, an audible warning is
given when the ignition i
s switched on and
the spanner displayed on the screen flashes
for a few seconds . 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:
Press and hold the button ››› Fig. 82 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 kilome-
tres 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 81 .
R e

setting service interval display
If the service was not carried out by a SEAT
dealership, the display can be reset as fol-
lows:
● To reset the service interval display, turn
the ignition off and press and hold the but-
ton ››› Fig. 82 4 .
● Switch the ignition back on.
● Release the button ››› Fig. 82 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 OK on the multifunction steering
wheel.
● In vehicles with the LongLife system in
which the battery has been disconnected for
a long period of time, it is not possible to cal-
culate the date of the next service. Therefore
the service interval display may not be cor- rect. In this case, bear in mind the maximum 80

Operation
Motorway lights* The motorway light is available on vehicles
equipped with full-LED lights.
The function is connected/disconnected via
the corresponding Easy Connect system
menu.
●
Activation: when going above 110 km/h for
mor e th
an 30 seconds, the dipped beam rai-
ses slightly to increase the distance of visibil-
ity of the driver.
● Deactivation: when reducing the speed of
the c ar belo

w 100 km/h, the dipped beam re-
turns to its normal position.
Driving abroad The light beam of the dipped beam lights is
asymmetric: the side of the road on which
you are driving is lit more intensely.
When a car that is manufactured in a country
that drives on the right travels to a country
that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is nor-
mally necessary to cover part of the headlight
bulbs with stickers or to change the adjust-
ment of the headlights to avoid dazzling oth-
er drivers.
In such cases, the regulations specify certain
light values that must be complied with for designated points of the light distribution.
This is known as “Tourist light”.
The light distribution that the halogen and
full-LED headlights of the SEAT Leon range
have allows the specific “tourist light” values
to be met without the need for stickers or
changes in the settings.
Note
“Tourist light” is only allowed temporarily. If
you are planning a long stay in a country that
drives on the other side, you should take the
vehicle to an Authorised Technical Service to
change the headlights. Headlight range control, lighting of
the instrument panel and controls
Fig. 100
Next to the steering wheel: Head-
light range control Lighting of the instrument panel, screens
and controls*
Depending on the model, lighting of the in-
strument panel and controls can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system, using the button
 and the function button
SETUP ›››
 page 17
.
He a

dlight range control
The headlight range control ››› Fig. 100 is
modified acc

ording to the value of the head-
light beam and the vehicle load status. This
offers the driver optimum visibility and the
headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers
››› .
The headlights can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ››› Fig. 100 :
ValueVehicle load status a)
–Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty
1All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty
2All seats occupied, luggage compartment
full With trailer and minimum drawbar load
3Driver only, luggage compartment full With
trailer and maximum drawbar load
a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the
table, it is possible to select intermediary positions.
100

Lights and visibility
Windscreen wiper functionsWindscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations
If the vehicle is at a
standstillThe activated position provision-
ally changes to the previous posi-
tion.
During automatic
wipe
The air conditioner comes on for
approximately 30 seconds in air
recirculation mode to prevent the
smell of the windscreen washer
fluid entering the inside the vehi-
cle.
For the interval wipe
Intervals between wipes depend
on the vehicle's speed. The high-
er 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 automati-
cally adjust the heat depending on the ambi-
ent temperature, when the ignition is switch-
ed 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 windscreen 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 insects) should be
cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling).
To ensure the headlight washers work cor-
rectly 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 obstacle and switch the wiper
back on again. Rain sensor*
Fig. 103
Windscreen wiper lever: adjusting
the rain sensor A Fig. 104
Rain sensor sensitive surface The rain sensor controls the frequency of the
windscreen wiper intervals, depending on
the amount of rain
››› . The sensitivity of the
rain sensor can be adjusted manually. Man-
ual wipe ››› page 102 .
Mo v

e the lever to the required position
››› Fig. 103:
Rain sen
sor off.
Rain sensor on; automatic wipe if neces-
sary.
Setting sensitivity level of rain sensor
– Set control to the right: highly sensi-
tive.
– Set control to the left: less sensitive.
When the ignition is switched off and then
back on, the rain sensor stays on and starts
operating again when the windscreen wipers
are in position 1 and the vehicle is travel-
ling at more than 16 km/h (10 mph). »
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Operation
WARNING
● Never run the engine in confined spaces, as
the exhaust gases are poisonous. CAUTION
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and
extreme load conditions until the engine has
reached its normal operating temperature,
otherwise this can damage the engine. For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine by idling it. You
should drive off as soon as you start the en-
gine. This will help avoid unnecessary ex-
haust emissions. Note
● If it is difficult to turn the ignition key to
the position 1 , turn the steering wheel to
both sides to release the steering lock.
● When starting from cold, the engine may be
a little noisy for the first few seconds until oil
pressure has built up in the hydraulic valve
lifters. This is quite normal, and no cause for
concern.
● If the vehicle battery is disconnected and
reconnected, the key must remain in the posi-
tion 1 for around 5 seconds before starting
up.
● Vehicles with automatic gearbox: after
switching off the ignition, you can only re-
move the ignition key if the selector lever is in position “P” (parking lock). Next, the se-
lector lever is locked.
Switching off the engine with the key
Switching off the engine
– Stop the vehicle.
– Turn the ignition key to position 1 ›››
Fig. 141.
En g
aging the steering wheel lock
In vehicles with automatic gearbox, the igni-
tion key can only be removed when the selec-
tor lever is in position P.
– Remo

ve the key from the ignition in posi-
tion 1
››› Fig. 141
›
›› .
– Turn the steering wheel until you hear it en-
gage.
Possible vehicle theft is prevented with the
steering lock engaged. WARNING
● Never switch the engine off until the vehi-
cle is stationary. The brake servo and power
steering functions will not be completely cov-
ered under warranty. More force may also be
needed to turn the steering wheel or to brake.
As you cannot steer and brake in the normal
manner, there is a greater risk of accidents
and serious injury. ●
Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the steer-
ing could suddenly lock, making it impossible
to steer the vehicle: risk of accident!
● Always take the key with you when you
leave the vehicle. This is particularly impor-
tant if there are children in the vehicle, as
they might otherwise be able to start the en-
gine or use power-operated equipment (e.g.
the electric windows), which could cause in-
juries. CAUTION
If the engine has been running under high
load for a long time, there is a risk of heat
building up in the engine compartment after
it has been switched off; this could cause en-
gine damage. For this reason, you should idle
the engine for approximately 2 minutes be-
fore you switch it off. Note
● After the engine is switched off the radiator
fan may run on for up to 10 minutes, even if
the ignition is switched off. It is also possible
that the fan turns itself on once more if the
coolant temperature increases due to the
heat accumulated in the engine compartment
or due to its prolonged exposure to solar ra-
diation.
● If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-Stop
system* switches off the engine, the ignition 130