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Storing the rear shelf 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST
Fig. 122
In the luggage compartment: hous-
ing for storing the rear shelf. Fig. 123
In the luggage compartment: hous-
ing for storing the rear shelf. The rear shelf cannot be stored under the
luggage compartment variable floor.
● Remove covers ››› Fig. 122 A left and right.●
Press the head of the rear shelf in the direc-
tion of the arrow until it engages in its hous-
ing ››› Fig. 123 .
● Put
the left and right covers in their original
position.
Use of the net partition behind the
front seat* 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST
Fig. 124
In the luggage compartment: pulling
out and securing the net partition. Fig. 125
In the luggage compartment: remov-
ing the net partition. Pulling out and securing the net partition
● Pull up handle ››› Fig. 124 2 to remove the
net from the casing 4 .
● Hook in the net partition on the right side
3 (magnified image).
● Hook in the net partition in the left side
housing 1 pulling the rod.
The net partition is properly assembled when
the T-shaped ends are firmly secured in the
corresponding housings 3 and
1 .
Retracting the net partition
● Unhook the rod from the housings 3 and
1 .
● Roll up the net into the casing 4 lowering
it with your hand.
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Removing the net partition
● Fold the rear seat backrests forward.
● Press the left or right release catch
››› Fig. 125 in the direction of the arrow 1 .
● Remove the casing from the support in the
direction of the arrow ››› Fig. 125 2 .
Fitting the net partition
● Fold the rear seat backrests forward.
● Fit the casing in the right and left supports.
● Press the casing into the left and right sup-
ports in the opposite direction to the arrow
››› Fig. 125 2 until it engages.
The red markings on the release buttons
should no longer be visible. WARNING
● Always secure objects, even when the net
partition is properly assembled.
● There should be nobody behind the assem-
bled partition when the vehicle is moving. CAUTION
Incorrect handling of the net partition could
cause damage. ● Do not “release” the net partition when
lowering it, as the net and other vehicle parts
could be damaged. Roll down the net parti-
tion by hand. Use of the net partition with the rear
seat backrests lowered
3 Applies to the model: LEON ST
Fig. 126
Assembling the net partition in the
rear seat backrests. Fig. 127
In the luggage compartment: net
partition hooked into the rear seat backrests. Fitting the net partition
● Fold the rear seat backrests forward. ●
Remove the net partition from the side sup-
ports.
● Place the net casing in the rail slots in the
direction of the arrows ››› Fig. 126 1 .
● Push the casing towards the left side of the
vehicle in the direction of arrow ››› Fig. 126
2 and as far as it will go.
● Check that the net is secure.
Pulling out and securing the net partition
● Pull up handle ››› Fig. 127 2 to remove the
net from the casing ››› Fig. 127 4 .
● Hook in the net partition on the right side
››› Fig. 127 3 (magnified image).
● Hook in the net partition in the left side
housing ››› Fig. 127 1 pulling the rod.
The net partition is properly assembled when
the T-shaped ends are firmly secured in the
corresponding housings ››› Fig. 127 3 and
1 .
Retracting the net partition
● Remove the rod from the housings in the
trims of the roof side members.
● Roll up the net into the casing ››› Fig. 127
4 lowering it with your hand.
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Removing the net partition
● Pull the net casing out approximately 5 cm
in the opposite direction to the arrow
››› Fig. 126 2 .
● Remove the casing from the rails by pulling
in the opposite direction to the arrows
››› Fig. 126 1 .
● Lift the rear seat backrests. WARNING
During a sudden driving or braking manoeu-
vre, or in the event of an accident, objects
could be flung though the interior and cause
serious or fatal injuries.
● Always secure objects, even when the net
partition is properly assembled.
● There should be nobody behind the assem-
bled partition when the vehicle is moving. WARNING
The rear seat backrests should only be lifted
again once the net partition has been disas-
sembled. CAUTION
Incorrect handling of the net partition could
cause damage. ● Do not “release” the net partition when
lowering it, as the net and other vehicle parts
could be damaged. Roll down the net parti-
tion by hand. Tailboard for transporting long items
3 Applies to the model: LEON ST
Fig. 128
On the rear seat backrest: opening
the tailboard. Fig. 129
In the luggage compartment: open-
ing the tailboard. On the rear seat, behind the central armrest,
there is a tailboard for transporting long
items in the interior, such as skis.To avoid soiling the interior, dirty objects
should be wrapped (e.g. in a blanket) before
they are inserted through the tailboard.
When the armrest is down, nobody may trav-
el in the centre rear seat.
Opening the tailboard
● Lower the centre armrest.
● Pull the release lever in the direction of the
arrow and push the tailboard cover
››› Fig. 128 1 down and forwards.
● Open the rear lid.
● Insert the long objects through the gap
from the luggage compartment.
● Secure the objects with the seatbelt.
● Close the rear lid.
Closing the tailboard
● Lift the tailboard cover until it engages. The
red mark on the luggage compartment side
should never be visible.
● Close the rear lid.
● Lift the centre armrest if necessary. Note
The tailboard can also be opened from the
luggage compartment. To do so, press the re-
lease lever down, in the direction of the ar-
row, and the cover upwards ››› Fig. 129.118
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Fastening rings* Fig. 130
In the luggage compartment: fasten-
ing rings (LEON/LEON SC model except ver-
sions with spare wheel and CNG). Fig. 131
In the luggage compartment: fasten-
ing rings (LEON ST model). In the front and rear part of the luggage com-
partment there are fastening rings to secure
the luggage
››› Fig. 131 .
In or der t
o use the fastening rings, they must
be lifted beforehand 1)
. WARNING
If unsuitable or damaged belts or retaining
straps are used, they could break in the event
of braking or an accident. Objects could then
be launched across the passenger compart-
ment and cause serious or fatal injuries.
● Always use belts or retaining straps that
are suitable and in a good condition.
● Belts and retaining straps should be se-
curely fastened to the fastening rings.
● Objects in the luggage compartment that
are unsecured could move suddenly and mod-
ify the handling of the vehicle.
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never exceed the maximum tensile load of
the fastening ring when securing objects.
● Never secure a child seat to the fastening
rings. Note
● The maximum tensile load that the fasten-
ing rings can support is 3.5 kN. ●
Belts and securing systems for the appro-
priate load can be obtained from specialised
dealerships. SEAT recommends visiting a
SEAT dealership for this.
● The fastening rings are rendered unusable
for versions with spare wheel and CNG. 1)
Valid only for the LEON ST model.
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Retaining hooks Fig. 132
In the luggage compartment: retain-
ing hooks (LEON/LEON SC model). Fig. 133
In the luggage compartment: retain-
ing hooks (LEON ST model). At the rear of the luggage compartment, on
the left and right, there are fixed retaining
hooks
››› Fig. 133 .
The r et
aining hooks have been designed to
secure light shopping bags. In the front and rear part of the luggage com-
partment there are fastening rings to secure
the luggage
››› Fig. 130
and ››› Fig. 131. WARNING
Never use the retaining hooks as fastening
rings. In case of sudden braking or an acci-
dent, the hooks could break. CAUTION
Each hook is designed for a maximum load of
2.5 kg. Net bag*
Fig. 134
In the luggage compartment: net
bag hooked up at floor level (LEON ST model). Fig. 135
In the luggage compartment: rings
1 and hooks
2 for securing the net bag
(LEON ST model). The luggage compartment prevents light lug-
gage from moving. The net bag has a zip and
can be used to store small objects.
The net bag can be hooked up to the luggage
compartment in different ways.
Hooking the net bag into the luggage
compartment floor
●
As applicable, lift the front fastening rings
››› Fig. 134 2 .
● Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings
2
››› . The bag zip should be facing up-
wards.
● Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings
1 .
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Hook the net bag next to the load threshold
● Secure the short net hooks to the fastening
rings ››› Fig. 135 1
››› . The bag zip should
be facing upwards.
● Secure the straps in the bag hooks 2 .
Removing the net bag
The hooked up net bag is taut ››› .
● Remove the hooks and the net bag straps
from the fastening rings and from the bag
hooks.
● Store the net bag in the luggage compart-
ment. WARNING
To secure the elastic net bag on the fastening
rings it must be stretched out. Once hooked
up it is taut. If the net bag is hooked up or un-
hooked incorrectly the hooks could cause in-
juries.
● Always secure the net hooks properly so
that they do not suddenly release from the
fastening rings when hooking or unhooking
them.
● On hooking or unhooking them, protect
your eyes and face in case the hooks are re-
leased suddenly.
● Always hook up the net bag hooks in the
described order. If a hook is unexpectedly re-
leased the risk of injury is increased. Luggage compartment variable floor
3 Applies to the model: LEON ST
Fig. 136
Luggage compartment variable
floor: positions. Fig. 137
Luggage compartment variable
floor: grooves tilted. Variable floor in the high position
● Lift the floor using handle ››› Fig. 136 1 and pull it back until the front of the floor has
fully passed the supports
2 .●
Move the floor forward over the supports as
far as the rear seat backrest and then lower
the floor with the handle 1 .
Variable floor in the low position
● Lift the floor using handle ››› Fig. 136 1 and pull it back until the front of the floor has
fully passed the supports
2 .
● Now match the front part with the lower
grooves of the supports and slide the floor
forwards as far as the rear seat backrest and
lower the floor at the same time with the han-
dle 1 .
Variable floor in the tilted position
When the variable floor is tilted you can ac-
cess the spare wheel/anti-puncture kit area.
● Lift the variable floor using handle
››› Fig. 136 1 and pull it back until the front
of the floor has fully passed the tilted
grooves ››› Fig. 137 3 .
● Run the floor through these grooves with
the help of handle 1 as the rear seat back-
rest and until the floor is resting in the
grooves. WARNING
During a sudden driving or braking manoeu-
vre, or in the event of an accident, objects
could be flung though the interior and cause
serious or fatal injuries. » 121Technical specifications
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●
Always secure objects, even when the lug-
gage compartment floor is properly lifted.
● Only objects that do not protrude more
than 2/3 the height of the floor may be car-
ried between the rear seat and the raised lug-
gage compartment floor.
● Only objects that do not weigh than ap-
proximately 7.5 kg may be carried between
the rear seat and the raised luggage compart-
ment floor. CAUTION
● The maximum weight that can be loaded on
the luggage compartment variable floor in
the top position is 150 kg.
● Do not let the luggage compartment floor
fall when closing it. Always carefully guide it
downwards in a controlled manner. Other-
wise, the lining and the floor of the luggage
compartment could be damaged. Note
SEAT recommends the use of straps to secure
objects to retaining rings. Roof carrier
Introduction The vehicle roof has been designed to opti-
mise aerodynamics. For this reason, cross bars or conventional roof carrier systems can-
not be secured to the roof water drains.
As the roof water drains are integrated in the
roof to reduce air resistance, only SEAT-ap-
proved cross bars and roof carrier systems
can be used.
Cases in which cross bars and the roof
carrier system should be disassembled.
● When they are not used.
● When the vehicle is washed in a car wash.
● When the vehicle height exceeds the maxi-
mum height, for example, in some garages. WARNING
When heavy or bulky loads are transported
on the roof carrier system, car driving per-
formance is affected, as the centre of gravity
shifts and there is greater wind resistance.
● Always secure the load properly using belts
or retaining straps that are suitable and in a
good condition.
● Bulky, heavy, long or flat loads have a neg-
ative effect on aerodynamics, the centre of
gravity and driving performance.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions. CAUTION
● Remove the cross bars and the roof carrier
system before entering a car wash.
● Vehicle height is increased by the installa-
tion of cross bars or a roof carrier system and
the load secured on them. For this purpose,
check that your vehicle's height does not sur-
pass the headspace limit, for example, for un-
derpasses or for entering garage doors.
● Cross bars, a roof carrier system and the
load secured on them should not interfere
with the roof aerial or hamper the path of the
panoramic sun roof ››› page 92 and the rear
lid.
● On opening the rear lid make sure that it
does not knock into the roof load. For the sake of the environment
When cross bars and a roof carrier system are
installed, the increased air resistance means
that the vehicle uses more fuel. 122
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Securing the crossbars and the roof
carrier system Fig. 138
Leon/Leon SC: attachment points for
the roof railings for the roof carrier system. Fig. 139
Leon ST: attachment points for the
roof railings for the roof carrier system. The crossbars are the basis of a series of spe-
cial roof carrier systems. For safety reasons,
special fixtures must be used to safely trans-
port luggage, bicycles, skis, surf boards or
boats on the roof. Suitable accessories can
be acquired at SEAT dealerships.
Always secure the crossbars and the roof car-
rier system properly. Always take the assem-
bly instructions that come with the crossbars
and the roof carrier system in question into
account.
LEON model
The front and rear attachment points
1 and
2 are only visible when the doors are open
››› Fig. 138
A.
Leon SC model
The front and rear attachment points 1 are
only visible when the doors are open. The rear attachment points
3 are marked on the
top edge of the glass with arrow heads
››› Fig. 138
B
.
LEON ST model
The crossbars are assembled on the roof rail-
ings. The attachment points can be seen on
bottom of the roof railing ››› Fig. 139. WARNING
Incorrect attachment and use of the cross-
bars and the roof carrier system may cause
the whole system to detach from the roof and
cause an accident and injuries.
● Always take the manufacturer assembly in-
structions into account.
● Use only crossbars and the roof carrier sys-
tem when they are in perfect condition and
are properly secured.
● Always secure the crossbars and the roof
carrier system properly.
● Check threaded joints and attachments
travelling and if necessary tighten them after
you have travelled a short distance. When
making long trips, check the threaded joints
whenever you stop for a rest.
● Always fit the special roof carrier systems
correctly for wheels, skis and surfboards, etc.
● Do not modify or repair the crossbars or
roof carrier system. » 123
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