2014 Seat Leon SC warning

18Audio mode
DAB* radio mode
Function only available in Europe
Introduction
Some units are equipped with an additional DAB radio receiver. DAB is a
digital broadcasting standard for the terrestrial reception of radio programs.
Operation
DAB is also known as “digital radio” and is broadcast over band III
(174 MHz - 240 MHz) and band L (1452 MHz - 1492 MHz).
The frequencies of the two bands are referred to as “channels” and each
has a channel name (e.g. 12 A).
Several DAB stations are combined in a channel with the additional services
available in a station “ensemble”.
Using these additional services additional information can be sent to the
radio (e.g. news, sports, weather, warnings, etc.).
DAB is currently not available in all areas. In areas without DAB,  is dis-
played in DAB radio mode.
Settings can be made to display and play messages, to browse stations and
to browse traffic news stations (TP function) ⇒ page 52.
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
● Radio mode ⇒ page 10
● TP function (Traffic Programme) ⇒ page 15
● System and function settings (SETUP) ⇒ page 52
Note
The individual station is responsible for the information and content trans-
mitted in radio text and DAB announcements. 
Operation
Fig. 11 DAB radio main menu
Starting DAB radio mode
● Press the unit button RADIO

⇒  Fig. 1 2.
● Press the DAB 1 or DAB 2 function button to activate DAB radio mode at
the corresponding memory level ⇒ Fig. 11.
The stored stations are stored and tuned as described in Radio mode
⇒  page 10.
The last DAB radio station tuned in DAB-Radio A-1 is displayed in the centre
line of the screen and is played, if it can still be received in the current loca-
tion. The group of stations currently selected is displayed in the upper right
of the screen (in Fig. 11: ENSEMBLE A).
Changing DAB station
● Briefly press the 
SEEK / ... 
⇒  Fig. 1 rocker switch to the left or right. 

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Audio mode
Media mode Introduction
“Media sources” are audio sources containing audio files on various differ-
ent data media (e.g. CD, external MP3 player). These audio files can be
played by the radio system from its corresponding players or audio input
sockets (internal CD player , external CD changer, AUX-IN multimedia sock-
et).
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
● External audio sources (AUX, MDI) ⇒ page 28
● MEDIA-IN multimedia interface ⇒ page 30
● External CD changer ⇒ page 34
● System and function settings (SETUP) ⇒ page 52
Note
● MPEG-4 HE-AAC audio coding technology and patents are licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS.
● This product is subject to certain intellectual property rights and copy-
rights owned by the Microsoft Corporation. The use or distribution of this
type of technology outside this product requires a licence from Microsoft or
an authorised Microsoft company. 
Requirements for media sources and audio files
Factory-fitted CD players conform to safety class 1 according to
DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/ VDE 0837. The unit only accepts 12-cm standard CDs.
The supported file formats listed are collectively referred to below as “audio
files”. A CD containing audio files of these types is referred to as an “audio
data CD”.
Media sourceRequirements for playing in the unit Audio CDs (up to 80 mi-
nutes).– CD Digital Audio specification .
 CD, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
with audio data of up to 700
MB (megabytes) in accord-
ance with ISO 9660 or Joliet
file system.– MP3 files (.mp3) with bitrates of between
48 and 320 kbit/s or with variable bitrate.
– WMA files (.wma) up to 9.0 without copy
protection.
– Playlists in the formats PLS and M3U.
– Playlists no larger than 20 kB and contain-
ing no more than 250 links.
– Max. 32 playlists on a data medium.
– File names not longer than 64 characters.
– Folder structures with a maximum of ten
levels.
– Max. 120 folders and max. 500 files on a
data medium.
 Audio file playback via
Bluetooth ®a)
.– The external audio source must be com-
patible with Bluetooth ®
A2DP or AVRCP pro-
files and must be paired with a factory-fitted
mobile phone with this function
⇒ page 28.
AUX: External audio source.– 3.5-mm connector jack for the emission of
connectable audio ⇒ page 28.
MDI: External data medium.– Compatible with MEDIA-IN multimedia in-
terface ⇒ page 30.
a) Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 

28Audio mode
External audio sources (AUX and audio
Bluetooth ®
)
Introduction
The external audio sources described here can only be played over the vehi-
cle speakers, but cannot be controlled via the radio system.
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
● Media mode ⇒ page 21
● System and function settings (SETUP) ⇒ page 52
Note
Please read and observe the manufacturer's manual for the external audio
source. 
External audio source connected to the AUX-IN multimedia
socket
Depending on the version of the vehicle, the multimedia socket AUX-IN may
be in a different location. Please refer to the vehicle Instruction Manual to
locate the position of the socket.
The AUX-IN multimedia socket can only be used with a 3.5 mm jack plug.
The external audio source connected is indicated by the AUX
function but-
ton in the Media selection menu . If the function button
AUX
is not displayed,
AUX must be activated in the
SETUP menu ⇒ page 52.
Connecting an external audio source to the AUX-IN multimedia socket
● Connect the external audio source to the AUX-IN multimedia socket.
● Lower the basic volume of the radio ⇒ page 8.
● Start playback on the external audio source.
● Open the Media selection menu and select the AUX
function button
⇒ page 24.
The output volume of a connected external audio source should be adjusted
to the volume of the other audio sources ⇒ page 53.
Vehicles with AUX-IN multimedia socket and MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
In vehicles also equipped with the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface the MEDIA-IN
function button is displayed instead of the AUX function button
⇒  page 30.
An external audio source connected to the AUX-IN multimedia socket can
only be played when no external data medium is connected to the MEDIA-IN
multimedia interface.
The audio source of the devices connected in the MEDIA-IN device (USB as
AUX-IN) takes priority over those connected in the RSE. Where both options
are available, make sure that there is nothing connected in the MEDIA-IN*
connections when you wish to listen to the audio source of the RSE
( ⇒  Booklet Rear Seat Entertainment) in the car.
Note
● When playback on the external audio source is stopped or the plug is
disconnected from the AUX-IN multimedia socket, the radio-navigation sys-
tem remains in the AUX menu.
● Interference may be heard if the external audio source is powered from
the vehicle’s 12-volt socket. 

29
Audio mode
Playback of external media connected by Bluetooth ®
Bluetooth Audio mode is only available if the vehicle is equipped with a fac-
tory-fitted mobile phone preparation that supports this function. Please re-
fer to the relevant vehicle operating manual for information on operating
the mobile phone preparation ⇒ page 37.
The external media player (e.g. a mobile phone) must be compatible with
the Bluetooth ®
A2DP or AVRCP profiles.
In Bluetooth audio mode, audio files from a media player that is connected
via Bluetooth ®
can be played over the vehicle speakers.
Bluetooth Audio mode is indicated by BT-AUDIO or BLUETOOTH-AUDIO on the
display.
Starting Bluetooth ®
audio transfer
● You will have to pair and connect the external media player with the
Bluetooth interface of the mobile phone preparation as described in the in-
structions for the Mobile phone preparation ⇒ page 39.
● Lower the basic volume of the radio ⇒ page 8.
● Start playback in the external media player.
Starting playback over the vehicle loudspeakers
After starting, the procedure to transfer audio files depends on whether the
BLUETOOTH-AUDIO option is ON  or OFF  in the SETUP menu ⇒ page 52.
SETUP: BLUETOOTH-AUDIO OFF  (default):
● After starting the Bluetooth audio transfer, a query is displayed to play
Bluetooth audio.
● Confirm the query.
● Bluetooth audio will start to play and the SETUP menu now displays
BLUETOOTH-AUDIO ON .
SETUP: BLUETOOTH-AUDIO ON : ●
After starting the Bluetooth audio transfer, you must change manually to
BLUETOOTH-AUDIO ⇒ page 24.Note
● Do not connect an external media player at the same time to play music
via Bluetooth and via the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface as this could cause
playback limitations.
● When the external media has finished playing, the radio system remains
in the BLUETOOTH-AUDIO menu.
● Always switch off the warning and service tones on a connected Blue-
tooth audio source, e.g. key tones on a mobile telephone, to prevent inter-
ference noise and malfunctions. 

30Audio mode
MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
Introduction
Depending on the version of the vehicle, the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
may be in a different location. Please refer to the vehicle Instruction Manual
to locate the position of the socket.
The supported file formats listed below are collectively referred to as “audio
files”.
Audio files on an external data medium connected to the MEDIA-IN multime-
dia interface can be played and controlled via the radio system.
Where this manual refers to external data media, this means USB mass stor-
age devices containing supported audio files, such as MP3 players, iPods™
and USB sticks. External data media are displayed as MDI (Media Device In-
terface) on the radio system.
The MEDIA-IN multimedia interface supplies the usual USB voltage of ap-
proximately 5 volts.
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
● Media mode ⇒ page 21
● System and function settings (SETUP) ⇒ page 52 
Instructions for connecting data media
Adapter for connecting a data medium
This operation mode permits any of the following elements to be connec-
ted: ●
USB mode: A storage device with USB connection. The connection is di-
rectly done into the USB port.
● iPod mode ®
: To connect an iPod device, an adapter cable or device is
required (SEAT brand), depending on the vehicle.
The type of adaptor needed depends on the vehicle model and is not sup-
plied. These adapters can be purchased from a SEAT dealership.
Data medium requirements
Compatible data mediaFiles and formats supported by the ra-
dio system
Data media compliant with the
USB 2.0 specification.
Data media with the FAT16
(< 2 GB) or FAT32 (> 2 GB) file sys-
tem.
iPod™ and iPhone™ of various
generations a)
.
MTP players with the “PlaysFor-
Sure” or “ReadyForVista” logo.– Audio files in MP3, WMA, OGG-Vor-
bis and AAC format.
– Playlists in PLS, B4S, ASX and WPL
format.
Please read and observe the operating manual for the external data medi-
um.
a) iPod™ and iPhone™ are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
MEDIA-IN multimedia interface and AUX-IN multimedia socket
The MEDIA-IN multimedia interface is often installed in combination with an
AUX-IN multimedia socket ⇒ page 28.
Notes and restrictions
Only audio files readable through the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface will be
displayed, played and managed in the radio system.
In the case of MTP players, it may take a few minutes before the device is
ready for playback – depending on the battery status and the quantity of
data. 

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Audio mode
● When playing large capacity hard discs with several files and a complex
data structure (several folders and subfolders, non-playable files, etc.) it
may take some time to read the audio files. The reaction time may also be
influenced by the connected device.
● WMA (Windows Media Audio) audio files can only be played if they are
not protected by authors' rights with the DRM (Digital Rights Management)
system.
● Generally, files with anti-copy protection cannot be played (e.g. M4P).
● It is not possible to play files in 3GP format or “WMA lossless” files.
Check there are no MP3 files stored in the playlist. A playlist only defines a
certain order of play. If a playlist cannot be played, check that the “relative
paths” are correct, i.e. that the MP3 files on the data medium are actually
stored at the locations referenced by the playlist.
If an external data medium is divided into several partitions, only the first
partition with compatible audio files will be played.
Please refer to further limitations and notes on the requirements placed on
media sources ⇒ page 21.
WARNING
● The connected audio devices must be protected from possible me-
chanical damage and other kind of wear.
● We do not hold responsible for any possible damage on the connec-
ted devices.
● The connection of USB devices is sensitive to interference from mo-
bile telephones. Mobile telephones should not be left next to the USB
when this is connected, to prevent distortion.
● The connected audio devices must be protected from possible me-
chanical damage and other kind of wear.
● Objects which are not secured in the vehicle compartment may inter-
fere with driving and could result in serious injury.
WARNING (Continued)
● The external data device should never be left on the dash panel. A
sharp manoeuvre can throw the device towards the compartment and in-
jure the vehicle passengers.
● The external data device should never be mounted in the vicinity of
the airbag. If an airbag is activated it can project the device towards the
compartment and injure the vehicle passengers.
● The external data device must not be held in hand or on the legs
while driving. A sharp manoeuvre can throw the device towards the com-
partment and injure the vehicle passengers.
● Place the external data device cables so that they are not in the way
while driving.
CAUTION
Make sure that the adapter lead is not pinched or severely bent. This can
damage the adapter lead and cause functional faults.
Note
● Some vehicles with the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface mounted on the
centre armrest are also equipped with an additional compartment. The rub-
ber insert of this compartment can be removed in order to extract small ob-
jects which may have fallen inside.
● Do not connect an external media player to the radio-navigation system
via Bluetooth and via the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface at the same time,
as this could lead to limitations in playback.
● The use of memory card adapters or USB hubs can cause problems in
reading files. 

34Audio mode
External CD changer*
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle model, the external CD changer will be in the pas-
senger side glove compartment or in the front centre armrest.
The CD changer can hold six 12 cm standard audio CDs. You do not have to
load all the slots in the CD changer.
The CD inserted can be selected and played through the radio system.
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes  ⇒  page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
● Media mode ⇒ page 21
Note
● Audio data CDs and audio DVDs cannot be played in the external CD
changer.
● You might not be able to play CDs with copy protection or CD-Rs and CD-
RWs, or playback might be restricted.
● CD text cannot be displayed for CDs played from an external CD changer. Overview
Fig. 22 External CD changer in the front passenger side storage compartment or in the
front centre armrest.
Inserting a CD
● Press the LOAD
unit button. The LED
⇒ Fig. 22 2 above the button of
the next free CD slot flashes slowly.
● To manually select a free CD slot press one of the unit buttons 1
to 6.
Otherwise the next free slot is automatically made available.
● When the LED flashes quickly, insert an audio CD with the unprinted
side facing towards the unit buttons into the CD slot 3
until it is automati-
cally drawn in ⇒ .
For quick loading press and hold the LOAD
unit button for longer than 3 sec-
onds. The free slots in the CD changer will be prepared for loading one after
the other. 

38Phone mode
WARNING
● Please concentrate on driving. As the driver, you are also responsible
for road safety. For this reason, you should only use the functions when
the traffic situation allows so and in a manner that allows you to main-
tain control of the vehicle. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing an acci-
dent.
● The speech system must not be used in cases of emergency, since the
voice changes in stressful situations. This could result in a failed or de-
layed telephone connection. Always dial emergency numbers manually!
● Always observe applicable legislation.
● Adjust the volume so that external warning sounds (e.g. emergency
vehicles, etc.) are always audible.
Note
● The voice control system is only available in the following languages:
Spanish, Mexican Spanish, German, English, French, Canadian French, Ital-
ian, Portuguese, Czech, Russian and Dutch. For other languages, the prede-
fined language for the voice instructions is English. Please take the vehicle
to a Technical Service if you wish to change the language.
● There may be restrictions on the use of Bluetooth devices in some coun-
tries. Information is available from the local authorities.
● If you connect the mobile phone Bluetooth system to a Bluetooth de-
vice, consult the safety warnings in its instruction manual. Use compatible
Bluetooth products only.
● If a call is received or made using the Bluetooth system when the radio
is switched off, this will always automatically turn on providing that the igni-
tion is switched on.
● If a call is received or made, the sound of the audio source that is cur-
rently being listened to will be muted in order for the telephone conversa-
tion to be carried out without unpleasant background noise.
● Adjust the volume of the conversation on the mobile phone to “maxi-
mum” and modify the volume on the radio volume control. Compatibility with mobile phones
New models of mobile phones are being released constantly by the differ-
ent brands, with different operating systems and different ways of operat-
ing. For this reason there are some mobile phones that do not perform
some of the functions correctly or are even totally incompatible. To help you
when choosing a mobile phone, SEAT offers the results of the compatibility
tests on different mobile phones. Visit the SEAT website or ask at your deal-
er.
Depending on your mobile phone model, certain functions may not be avail-
able or it may be necessary to change the configuration. Familiarise yourself
with your phone and read the instruction manual to learn the possibilities it
offers.
Even when the mobile phone appears as compatible in our list, we have no-
ticed that occasionally it is possible that the phone presents an abnormal
behaviour with the system due to software errors. In this case, we recom-
mend you update the telephone software. Mobile phone manufacturers
usually make updates available on Internet for their customers in order to
improve the working of the phone.
In the event that you have various applications to make calls, such as inter-
net calling, the mobile will ask you from which application you wish to make
the call. Until confirmation is given you will not be able to make the call.
If you try to make a call and it is not processed, check your mobile phone as
it is possible that your a pop-up window on your telephone is requesting
you to select the program with which to make the call. 