2014 Seat Leon SC display

Seat belts
Seat belts
The reasons why we should
wear seat belts Number of seats Your vehicle has
five seats, two in the front
and thr ee in the r
ear. Each seat is equipped
with a three-point seat belt.
In some versions, your vehicle is approved
only for four seats. Two front seats and two
r e

ar seats. WARNING
● Never transport more than the permitted
amount of people in your vehicle.
● Every vehicle occupant must properly fas-
ten and wear the seat belt belonging to his or
her seat. Children must be protected with an
appropriate child restraint system. Seat belt warning lamp*
 Fig. 60
Instrument panel: right rear seat oc-
cupied and corresponding seat belt fastened
display. The control lamp illuminates to remind the
driver to fasten his seat belt.
Before starting the vehicle:
– Fasten your seat belt securely.
– Instruct your passengers to fasten their
seat belts properly before driving off.
– Protect children by using a child seat ac-
cording to the child's height and weight.
When the ignition is switched on, the control
lamp  in the instrument panel lights up (de-
pending on the model version) if the driver or
passenger have not fastened their seat belts.
An audible warning signal will sound for a
few seconds if the seat belts are not fastened
as the vehicle drives off and reaches a speed of more than approximately 25 km/h
(15 mph) or if the seat belts are unfastened
while the vehicle is in motion. The warning
light will also flash
.
The 
l
amp goes out when the driver and
p

assenger seat belts are fastened with the ig-
nition switched on.
Rear seat belts fastened display.*
Depending on the model version, when the
ignition is switched on, the seat belt status
display ››› Fig. 60 on the instrument panel in-
forms

the driver whether the passengers in
the rear seats have fastened their seat belts.
The  symbol indicates that the passenger in
this seat has fastened “his or her” seat belt.
When a seat belt in the rear seats is fastened
or unfastened, the seat belt status is dis-
played for approximately 30 seconds. The in-
dication can be hidden by pressing the 0.0/SET button on the dash panel.
The seat belt status flashes for a maximum of
30 seconds when a seat belt in the rear seats
is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion.
An audible warning will also be heard if the
vehicle is travelling at over 25 km/h
(15 mph).
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Controls and displays
Operation
Controls and displays Overview Door handle
Central locking switch
. . . . . . . . . . . .85
Electric control to adjust exterior
mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Control lever for:
– Turn signals and main beam
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
– Lane Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
– Main beam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
– Cruise control system (CCS) . . . . .150
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Lever for cruise control . . . . . . . . . .150
Steering wheel with horn and – Driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
– On-board computer controls . . . .72
– Controls for radio, telephone,
navigation and speech dialogue
system ›››
Booklet Radio
– Paddle levers for tiptronic gear-
shift (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . .135
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 Control lever for:
– Windscreen wipers and washer . .102
– Wipe and wash system . . . . . . . . . .102
– On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Depending on equipment fitted: ra-
dio or display for Easy Connect
(navigation, radio, TV/video) . . . . . .81
Depending on the equipment, but-
tons for:
– SEAT driving modes . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
– Start-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
– Park assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
– Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . .99
– Airbag off display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Depending on the equipment,
glove compartment with: . . . . . . . . .112
– CD player* and/or SD card*
››› Booklet Radio
– Multimedia interface* ››› Book-
let Radio
Tyre pressure switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Front passenger airbag switch . . . .55
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . .50
Passenger seat heating control . . . .108
Storage compartment
Depending on equipment fitted,
gear lever or selector lever for:
– Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 –
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Depending on the equipment, con-
trols for: – Heating and ventilation system or
manual air conditioner . . . . . . . . . .29, 28
– Automatic air conditioner . . . . . . .26
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Driver seat heating control . . . . . . . .108
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjustable steering column . . . . . . .14
Storage compartment
Bonnet lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . .100
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Note
● Some of the equipment listed in this sec-
tion is only fitted on certain models or are op-
tional extras.
● A separate Instructions Manual is enclosed
if the vehicle is equipped with a factory-fitted
radio, CD player, AUX IN connection or navi-
gation system.
● The arrangement of switches and controls
on right-hand drive models* may be slightly
different from the layout shown in ››› page 64.
However, the symbols used to identify the
controls are the same. 19
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Instruments and warning/control lamps
Instruments View of instrument panel Fig. 82
Instrument panel, on dash panel Details of the instruments
››› Fig. 82 :
R ev
counter (with the engine running, in
hundreds of revolutions per minute).
The beginning of the red zone of the rev
counter indicates the maximum speed in
any gear after running-in and with the en-
gine hot. However, it is advisable to
change up a gear or move the selector
lever to
D (or lift your foot off the acceler-
1 ator) before the needle reaches the red
zone
››› .
Engine coolant temperature display
››› page 69 or
the natural gas level indi-
c

ator in vehicles with natural gas engine
(CNG) ››› page 70.
Displays on the screen ››› page 67.
Adjuster button and display
››› page 69.
2
3
4 Speedometer
.
F uel

gauge ››› page 70
. WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the risk of injury.
● Do not operate the instrument panel con-
trols when driving. 5
6
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Instruments and warning/control lamps
CAUTION
● To prevent damage to the engine, the rev
counter needle should only remain in the red
zone for a short period of time.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs
and heavy acceleration and do not make the
engine work hard. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel con-
sumption and noise. Rev counter
The rev counter indicates the number of en-
gine revolutions per minute
›››
Fig. 82 1 .
Together with the gear-change indicator, the
rev counter offers you the possibility 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 af-
ter it has been run in properly. Before reach-
ing 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 ped-
al. We recommend that you avoid high revs and
that you follow the recommendations on the
gear-change indicator. Consult the additional
information in
››› page 74, Gear-change in-
dicator . CAUTION
Never allow the rev counter needle 1 ›››
Fig. 82 to go into the red zone on the scale
f or mor
e than a very brief period, otherwise
there is a risk of engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help you to save
fuel and minimise emissions and engine
noise. Displays on screen
Fig. 83
A: bonnet open; B: rear lid open; C:
front left door open; D: rear right door open
(5-door vehicles only). A variety of information can be viewed on the
instrument panel display
››› Fig. 82 3 de-
pending on the vehicle equipment:
● Bonnet, rear lid and doors open ››› Fig. 83 .
● Inf orm

ation and warning texts.
● Mileage. »
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Operation
● Time.
● Navigation instructions.
● Outside temperature.
● Compass.
● Shift lever position ››› page 133.
● Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
››› page 74 .
● Mu
ltifunction display (MFD) and menus
with different setting options ››› page 72.
● Service interval display ››› page 80 .
● Second speed display ››› page 72.
● Speed warning function ››› page 79.
● Start-Stop system status display
››› page 148.
● Lo

w consumption driving status (ECO)
››› page 69
● Identifying letters on engine (MKB).
● Active cylinder management display
(ACT ®
)* ››› page 142
Mileage
The odometer registers the total distance
tr

avelled by the car.
The
odometer (trip) shows the distance trav-
elled since the last odometer reset. The last
digit of the trip recorder indicates distances
of 100 metres or one tenths of a mile.
● Briefly press the button ››› Fig. 82 4 to re-
set the trip recorder to 0. ●
Keep the button 4 pressed for about 3
seconds and the previous value will be dis-
played.
Time
● To set the time, keep the button ››› Fig. 82
4 pressed for more than 3 seconds to select
the hour or minute display.
● To continue setting the time, press the up-
per or lower part of the button 4 . Hold but-
ton down to scroll through the numbers
quickly.
● Press the button 4 again in order to finish
setting the time.
The time can also be set via the  key and
Setup function button in the Easy Connect
system ››› page 81 .
C omp

ass
With the ignition on and the navigation sys-
tem on, the cardinal point corresponding to
the direction of travel of the vehicle is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Selector lever position
The selected gear is displayed on the side of
the selector lever and on the instrument pan-
el display. In positions D and S
, and with the
Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also dis-
played. Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear in order to save fuel
is displayed on the instrument panel while
you are driving
››› page 74.
Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the speedometer, the speed
can also be displayed in a different unit of
measurement (in miles or in km per hour).
This option cannot be deactivated in models
destined for countries in which the second
speed must always be visible.
The second speed display can be adjusted in
the Easy Connect system via the  key and
the Setup function button
››› page 81.
Speed warning
When the speed setting is exceeded, this will
be indicated on the instrument panel display.
This is very useful, for example when using
winter tyres that are not designed for driving
at the maximum speed of the vehicle
››› page 79 .
The s peed w

arning settings can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system via the  key
and the Setup function button
››› page 81.
Start-Stop operating display.
Updated information relating to the status is
displayed on the instrument panel
››› page 148 .
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Instruments and warning/control lamps
Low consumption driving status (ECO)*
Depending on the equipment, when driving,
the “ ECO” display appears on the instrument
p anel
when the vehicle is in low consump-
tion status due to active cylinder manage-
ment (ACT ®
)* ››› page 142.
Identify

ing letters on engine (MKB)
Hold the button ››› Fig. 82
4 down for more
than 15 seconds to display the identifying
letters of the vehicle engine (MKB). To do
this, the ignition must be switched on and
the engine switched off. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››› in Control
and warning lamps on page 71. WARNING
Even though outside temperatures are above
freezing, some roads and bridges may be icy.
● At outside temperatures above +4°C
(+39°F), even when the “ice crystal symbol”
is not visible, there may still be patches of ice
on the road.
● Never rely on the outside temperature indi-
cator! Note
● Different versions of the instrument panel
are available and therefore the versions and instructions on the display may vary. In the
case of displays without warning or informa-
tion texts, faults are indicated exclusively by
the warning lamps.
● Depending on the equipment, some set-
tings 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 succes-
sively for a few seconds and will stay on until
the fault is rectified. Trip recorder
Fig. 84
Instrument panel: odometer and reset
button. The distance covered is displayed in “kilome-
tres” or miles “m”. It is possible to change
the measurement units (kilometres
“km”/miles “m”) in the radio/Easy Connect*.
Please refer to the Easy Connect* Instructions
Manual for more details.Odometer/trip recorder
The odometer shows the total distance cov-
ered by the vehicle.
The trip recorder shows the distance that has
been travelled since it was last reset. It is
used to measure short trips. The last digit of
the trip recorder indicates distances of 100
metres or tenths of a mile.
The trip recorder can be set to zero by press-
ing
0.0/SET
››› Fig. 84 .
F au

lt display
If there is a fault in the instrument panel, the
letters DEF will appear in the trip recorder dis-
play. Have the fault repaired immediately, as
far as is possible.
Coolant temperature gauge For vehicles with no coolant temperature
gauge, a control lamp 
appears for high
coolant temperatures ›››
page 203. Please
note ››› .
The coolant temperature gauge 2
›››
Fig. 82
only works when the ignition is switched on.
In order to avoid engine damage, please read
the following notes for the different tempera-
ture ranges. »
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Operation
Engine cold
If only the diodes in the lower part of the
scale light up, this indicates that the engine
has not yet reached operating temperature.
Avoid high revs and heavy acceleration and
do not make the engine work hard.
Normal temperature
If in normal operations, the diodes light up
until the central zone, it means that the en-
gine has reached operating temperature. At
high outside temperatures and when making
the engine work hard, the diodes may contin-
ue lighting up and reach the upper zone. This
is no cause for concern, provided the control
lamp  does not light up on the instrument
panel digital display.
Heat range
When the diodes light up in the upper area of
the display and the control lamp appears 
on the instrument panel display, the coolant
temperature is excessive ››› page 203. CAUTION
● To ensure a long useful life for the engine,
avoid high revs, driving at high speed and
making the engine work hard for approxi-
mately the first 15 minutes when the engine
is cold. The phase until the engine is warm al-
so depends on the outside temperature. If
necessary, use the engine oil temperature*
››› page 77 as a guide. ●
Additional lights and other accessories in
front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect
of the coolant. At high outside temperatures
and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.
● The front spoiler also ensures proper distri-
bution of the cooling air when the vehicle is
moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can re-
duce the cooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assis-
tance. Fuel level - Gas
Fig. 85
Fuel gauge. Displays
2 and
6
››› Fig. 82 only work when
the ignition i s
switched on. When the display
reaches the reserve mark, the lower diode
lights up in red and the control lamp  ap-
pears ››› page 66. When the fuel level is very
low

, the lower diode flashes in red. The yellow control lamp 
lights up when the
reserve level has been reached.
The green warning lamp 
lights up when the
vehicle is running in natural gas operating
mode.
The green warning lamp 
switches off when
the natural gas is exhausted. The engine
changes to operate with petrol.
Problem:
If the vehicle is left parked for a
long time immediately after refuelling, the
natural gas level indicator may not accurately
indicate the same level shown after refuelling
when the vehicle is started up again. This is
not due to a leak in the system, but to a drop
in pressure in the gas tank for technical rea-
sons after a cooling phase just after refuel-
ling.
Fuel level - Petrol/Diesel Fig. 86
Fuel gauge.70

Instruments and warning/control lamps
The display 6
››› Fig. 82 only works when
the ignition i s
switched on. When the display
reaches the reserve mark, the lower diode
lights up in red and the control lamp 
ap-
pears ››› page 66. When the fuel level is very
low
, the lower diode flashes in red.
The distance to empty fuel level is displayed
on the instrument panel 3
››› Fig. 82 .
The c ap

acity of the fuel tank of your vehicle is
given in the Technical data section
››› page 268. CAUTION
Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An ir-
regular fuel supply could cause misfiring. In
this way the unburned fuel can reach the ex-
haust system, which could cause the catalytic
converter to overheat resulting in damage. Control lamps
Control and warning lamps Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 22
.
The c ontr

ol and warning lamps are indicators
of warnings, ››› , faults
››› or certain func-
tions. Some control and warning lamps come
on when the ignition is switched on, and
switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driving. Depending on the model, additional text
messages may be viewed on the instrument
panel display. These may be purely informa-
tive or they may be advising of the need for
action
››› page 66, Instruments .
D ependin

g upon the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-
times a symbol may be displayed on the in-
strument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are
lit, an audible warning is also heard. WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignor-
ed, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or may
cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text
messages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● Park the vehicle away from traffic and en-
sure that there are no highly flammable ma-
terials under the vehicle that could come into
contact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry
grass, fuel).
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-
dent for the driver and for other road users. If
necessary, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put out the warning triangle to ad-
vise other drivers.
● Before opening the bonnet, switch off the
engine and allow it to cool. ●
In any vehicle, the engine compartment is a
hazardous area and could cause severe inju-
ries ››› page 198. CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text
messages when they appear may result in
faults in the vehicle. Engine management* 
This warning lamp monitors the engine man-
agement system for petrol engines.
The warning lamp  (Electronic Power Con-
trol) lights up when the ignition is switched
on while system operation is being verified. It
should go out once the engine is started.
If there is a fault in the electronic engine
management system while you are driving,
this warning lamp will light up. Stop the vehi-
cle and seek technical assistance.
Glow plug system/Engine fault*  The warning lamp lights up to show that the
glow plugs are preheating the diesel engine.
The control lamp
 lights up
If the control lamp  lights up when the en-
gine is started it means that the glow plugs »
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