2014 Seat Leon 5D ESP

Operation
● Check why the panoramic sliding sunroof
or the sun blind does not close.
● Try and close them again.
● If the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun
blind is still obstructed, it will stop at the cor-
responding position. Close it without the an-
ti-trap function.
Closing without the roll-back function
● The switch should be in the “closed posi-
tion” ›››
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1 .
● Panoramic sliding sunroof: Within five sec-
onds of triggering the anti-trap function, pull
the control all the way back ›››
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(arrow 5 ) until the panoramic sliding sun-
roof closes fully.
● Sun blind: Within five seconds of triggering
the anti-tr ap f
unction, press button ››› Fig. 98
2 until the sun blind closes fully.
● The panoramic sliding sunroof and sun
blind close without the anti-trap function.
● If the panoramic sliding sunroof still cannot
be closed, visit a specialised workshop. WARNING
Closing the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun
blind without the anti-trap function can cause
serious injuries.
● Always close the panoramic sliding sunroof
carefully. ●
Nobody should be in the way of the panor-
amic sliding sunroof or sun blind, especially
when they are closed without the anti-trap
function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fin-
gers or other parts of the body getting
pinched against the window frame and caus-
ing injury. Note
The anti-trap function is activated if the win-
dows and the panoramic sliding sunroof are
closed from the outside of the vehicle using
the ignition key for convenience closing
››› page 91
. Lights and visibility
Lights Side light and dipped beam headlight Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 15
The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.
The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this is a remind-
er to turn off the lights.
● When the parking light is on ›››
page 95.
● When the light switch is in position  or
. WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are
not bright enough to illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are
able to see you. 94

Lights and visibility
●
Always use your dipped beam head lights if
it is raining or if visibility is poor. WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and not
used correctly, there is a risk of dazzling or
distracting other road users. This could result
in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are
correctly adjusted. Daytime driving light
The daytime driving lights consist of individu-
al lights, integrated in the front headlights.
With the daylight driving lights on, only these
lights switch on
››› .
The daytime driving lights switch on every
time the ignition is switched on, if the switch
is in positions  or , according to the level
of exterior lighting.
When the light switch is in position , a
light sensor automatically switches dipped
beam on and off (including the control and
instrument lighting) or the daytime driving
lights depending on the level of exterior
lighting. WARNING
● Never drive with daytime lights if the road
is not well lit due to weather or lighting con-
ditions. Daytime lights do not provide
enough light to illuminate the road properly
or be seen by other road users.
● The rear lights do not come on with the
daytime driving light. A vehicle which does
not have the rear lights on may not be visible
to other drivers in the darkness, in the case
of heavy rain or in conditions of poor visibili-
ty. Turn signal and main beam lever
Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 15
Push the lever all the way down to turn off
the corresponding function.
Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash three times.
The convenience turn signals are activated
and deactivated in the Easy Connect system
via the  key and the
Setup function button
››› page 81 . In
v ehicles that do not have the correspond-
ing menu, this function can be deactivated in
a specialised workshop. WARNING
Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, or
forgetting to deactivate them can confuse
other road users. This could result in a seri-
ous accident.
● Always give warning when you are going to
change lane, overtake or when turning, acti-
vating the turn signal in good time.
● As soon as you have finished changing
lane, overtaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off. WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
cidents and serious injury, as the main beam
may distract or dazzle other drivers. Note
● The turn signal only works when the igni-
tion is switched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off.
● If a trailer turn signal malfunctions, the
control lamp will stop flashing (trailer turn
signals) and the vehicle turn signal will flash
at double speed.
● The main beam headlights can only be
sw
itched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on. » 95
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Hazard warning lights Fig. 99
Dash panel: switch for hazard warn-
ing lights. Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 15
The hazard warning lights are used to draw
the attention of other road users to your vehi-
cle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down:
1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic.
2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights ››› .
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear; for an automatic gearbox, move the gear
lever to P
. 6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten-
tion of other road users to your vehicle.
7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when
the hazard warning lights are switched on.
The two turn signal turn signal lamps  
and the t

urn signal lamp in the switch  will
flash at the same time. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off.
Emergency braking warning
If the vehicle is braked suddenly and continu-
ously at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50
mph), the brake light flashes several times
per second to warn vehicles driving behind. If
you continue braking, the hazard warning
lights will come on automatically when the
vehicle comes to a standstill. They switch off
automatically when the vehicle starts to
move again. WARNING
● The risk of an accident increases if your ve-
hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard
warning lights and a warning triangle to draw
the attention of other road users to your sta-
tionary vehicle.
● Never park where the catalytic converter
could come into contact with inflammable materials under the vehicle, for example dry
grass or spilt petrol. This could start a fire!
Note
● The battery will run down if the hazard
warning lights are left on for a long time,
even if the ignition is switched off.
● The use of the hazard warning lights de-
scribed here is subject to the relevant statu-
tory requirements. Parking light
When the parking light is switched on, (right
or left turn signal), the front side light and
the rear light on the corresponding side of
the vehicle stay lit. The parking lights can on-
ly be activated with the ignition switched off
and the turn signal and main beam lever in
the central position, before being triggered.
Parking light on both sides With the ignition switched off and the light
switch in position 
, when locking the vehi-
cle from the outside, the parking lights on
both sides of the vehicle light up. In doing
so, only the side lights of both headlights
light up, and additionally the tail lights will
do so partially.
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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.
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Lights and visibility
Dynamic headlight range control
The control is not mounted in vehicles with
dynamic headlight range control. The head-
light range is automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the vehicle load status when they are
switched on.
Instrument panel lighting
With the ignition on and without light activa-
tion, the instrument panel lighting remains
activated in daytime light conditions. The
lighting is reduced as the exterior light di-
minishes. In some cases, e.g. when driving
through a tunnel without the  function
active, the instrument panel lighting may
even switch off. The objective of this function
is to provide the driver with a visual indica-
tion that he or she should activate the dip-
ped beam. WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that
the headlights dazzle and distract other driv-
ers. This could result in a serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load
status so that it does not blind other drivers. Interior and reading lights
1) Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 16
Glove compartment and luggage
compartment lighting*
When opening and closing the glove com-
partment on the front passenger side and the
rear lid, the respective light will automatically
switch on and off.
Footwell lighting*
The lights in the footwell area below the dash
(driver and front passenger sides) will switch
on when the doors are opened and will de-
crease in intensity while driving. The intensity
of these lights can be adjusted using the ra-
dio menu (see Easy Connect > Adjusting Light-
ing > Interior lighting ›››
 page 17).
Ambient light*
The ambient light in the door panel changes
colour (white or red) depending on the driv-
ing mode. The intensity of these lights can be
adjusted using the radio menu (see Easy Con-
nect > Adjusting Lights > Interior lighting
›››  page 17
). Note
The reading lights switch off when the vehi-
cle is locked using a key or after several mi-
nutes if the key is removed from the ignition.
This prevents the battery from discharging. Visibility
Sun visors Fig. 101
Sun visor Options for adjusting driver and front
passenger sun visors:
● Lower the sun visor towards the wind-
screen. »1)
Depending on the level of equipment fitted in the
vehicle, LEDs can be used for the following interior
lights: front courtesy light, rear courtesy light, foot-
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● The sun visor can be pulled out of its
mounting and turned towards the door
››› Fig. 101 1 .
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, lon-
gitudinally backwards.
Vanity mirror light
There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on
the rear of the sun visor. When the cover is
opened 2 a light comes on.
The lamp goes out when the vanity mirror
cover is closed or the sun visor is pushed
back up. WARNING
Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.
● Always store sun blinds and visors in their
housing when not in use. Note
The light above the sun visor automatically
switches off after a few minutes in certain
conditions. This prevents the battery from
discharging. Sun blind*
3 Applies to the model: LEON ST
Fig. 102
Rear window: sun blind. Rear window sun blind*
– Pull out the visor and hook it into the hooks
in the centre of the top of the door frame
››› Fig. 102 .
W ind
screen wiper and window
wiper systems
Window wiper lever Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 16 CAUTION
If the ignition is switched off with the wind-
screen wipers active, they complete their wipe before returning to the rest position.
Ice, snow and other obstacles on the wind-
screen may damage the wiper and the wind-
screen wiper motor.
● If necessary, remove snow and ice from the
windscreen wipers before starting your jour-
ney.
● Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wipers
from the glass. SEAT recommends a de-icer
spray for this operation.
● Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if
the windscreen is dry. Cleaning with the
windscreen wipers while dry can cause dam-
age.
● In icy conditions, always check that the
wiper blades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position ››› page 230. Note
● The windscreen and window wipers only
function when the ignition is switched on and
the bonnet or rear lid, respectively, are
closed.
● The interval wipe speed varies according to
the vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle is
moving, the more often the windscreen is
cleaned.
● The rear wiper is automatically switched on
when the windscreen wiper is on and the car
is in reverse gear. 102

Operation
Rain sensor modified behaviour
Possible causes of faults and mistaken read-
ings on the sensitive surface ››› Fig. 104 of
the r ain sen
sor include:
● Damaged blades: a film of water on the
damaged blades may lengthen the activation
time, reduce the washing intervals or result
in a fast and continuous wipe.
● Insects: insects on the sensor may trigger
the windscreen wiper.
● Salt on roads: in winter, salt spread in the
roads may cause an extra long wipe when the
windscreen is almost dry.
● Dirt: dry dust, wax, coating on glass (Lotus
effect) or traces of detergent (car wash) may
reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor or
make it react more slowly, later or not at all.
● Cracked windscreen: the impact of a stone
will trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain
sensor on. Next the rain sensor detects the
reduction in the sensitive surface area and
adapts accordingly. The behaviour of the sen-
sor will vary with the size of the damage
caused by the stone. WARNING
The rain sensor may not detect enough rain
to switch on the wipers.
● If necessary, switch on the wipers manually
when water on the windscreen obstructs visi-
bility. Note
● Clean the sensitive surface of the rain sen-
sor regularly and check the blades for dam-
age ››› Fig. 104 (arrow).
● To r
emove wax and coatings, we recom-
mend a window cleaner containing alcohol. Rear vision mirror
Anti-dazzle rear vision mirrors Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 13
Your vehicle is fitted with an interior rear vi-
sion mirror with a manual or automatic* con-
trol for anti-dazzle position.
Interior rear vision mirror with manual
setting for anti-dazzle position – Position the small lever of the lower edge
of the mirror to face towards the rear. WARNING
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid
may leak. This could cause irritation to the
skin, eyes and respiratory organs. If you
come into contact with this liquid, it must be
rinsed with large quantities of water. If neces-
sary, get medial help. CAUTION
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid
may leak. This liquid attacks plastic surfaces.
Clean it with a wet sponge as soon as possi-
ble. Note
● If the light incident in the interior rear vi-
sion mirror is obstructed (e.g. with the sun
blind*, the anti-dazzle rear vision mirror with
automatic setting will not operate perfectly.
● When the interior lights are on or reverse
gear engaged, the rear vision mirrors do not
darken with automatic adjustment for anti-
dazzle position. Adjusting the exterior mirrors
Fig. 105
Driver door: control for the exterior
mirror. 104

Seats and head restraints
Adjusting the front head restraints Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 12
Adjust the head restraint ›››
 page 12 so
that as far as possible the top of the head re-
straint is level with the top of your head.
When this is not possible, try to get as close
as possible to this position.
Adjusting the rear head restraints Fig. 106
Rear centre head restraint: release
point. When transporting people in the back seat,
place the head restraints of the occupied
seats at a minimum of the next socket up
››› . Adjusting the head restraints
– To set the head restraint higher, grasp the
sides with both hands and move it up-
wards, until you see it engage.
– To set the head restraint lower down, press
the 1
››› Fig. 106 button and move it
do wn
wards.
Removing the head restraint
To remove the head restraint, the correspond-
ing backrest must be partially folded forward. – Unlock the backrest ››› page 110.
– Move the head restraint upwards until it ar-
rives to the top.
– Press the 1
››› Fig. 106 button while at the
same time removing the head restraint
from the backrest ››› .
– Insert a screwdriver in the 2
››› Fig. 106
position of the hole while at the same time
removing the head restraint from the back-
rest ››› .
– Move the backrest until it engages properly
››› .
Fitting the head restraint
To mount the external head restraints, the
corresponding backrest must be partially fol-
ded forward.
– Unlock the backrest ››› page 110. –
Insert the head restraint bars into the
guides until they perceptibly engage. It
should not be possible to remove the head
restraint from the backrest.
– Move the backrest until it engages properly
››› .
WARNING
● Please observe the general notes
››› page 41.
● Remo

ve the rear head restraints only when
it is necessary for the placement of a child
seat ››› page 56. After removing a child seat,
remou

nt the head restraint immediately.
Travelling with the head restraints removed
or improperly adjusted increases the risk of
severe injuries. Seat functions
Introduction WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can
cause severe injuries.
● Assume the proper sitting position before
your trip and remain in it throughout. This al-
so applies to the other occupants.
● Always keep hands, fingers, feet and other
parts of the body away from the operating ra-
dius and the adjustment of seats. 107
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