2015 Seat Leon 5D radio

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About this manual
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dations, advice and warnings related to your
radio system. The other publications in the
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Audio- v
i
sual materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Related videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Overview of the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Main menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety instructions relating to the Infotain-
ment sys
tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Audio and Media Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Radio Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Media mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Navigation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Navigation, entry and control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CAR menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Introduction to managing the CAR menu . . . . . 48
Telephone management system
(PHONE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Introduction to the telephone management
syst
em . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Description of the telephone management
syst
em . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Full Link™* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Full Link™ technology description . . . . . . . . . . 63
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Menu and system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Volume and sound setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Other important information
. . . . . . . . . . 75
Legal information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Audio-visual materials
Audio-visual materials Related videos






General instructions and settings››› page 7









Navigation››› page 36








Radio mode››› page 15








Telephone management system
(PHONE)››› page 52








Media mode››› page 23








Full Link™›››
page 63 2

Overview
Radio
››› page 15
Stations ››› page 19
Station list ››› page 21
RDS ››› page 16
Digital radio mode (DAB, DAB+ and DMB audio)
››› page 17
Memory buttons ››› page 18
Storing station logos ››› page 18
SCAN ››› page 20
Radio text ››› page 16
TP ››› page 21
FM, AM, DAB frequencies ››› page 22 
Media
››› page 23
Data and file storage devices ››› page 24
Playing order ››› page 26 ››› page 26
Changing the media source ››› page 28
Track change ››› page 28
Selection of an album by cover ››› page 29
Selection of a track from a list of tracks ››› page 29
Database view ››› page 30
Inserting or ejecting a CD ››› page 30
Memory card ››› page 31
External data storage device connected to the USB port
››› page 31
External audio source connected to the AUX-IN multime-
dia socket ››› page 33
External audio source with Bluetooth ®
››› page 33
Images ››› page 35
Setup ››› page 34 ››› page 35 
Telephone
››› page 52
Pairing ››› page 54
Bluetooth ®
››› page 53
Function buttons ››› page 55
Entering a number ››› page 57
Phonebook ››› page 58
Short messages (SMS) ››› page 59
Call list ››› page 60
Speed dial buttons ››› page 60
Settings ››› page 61 
Navigation
››› page 36
New destination ››› page 37
Route options ››› page 38 ››› page 39
My destinations ››› page 40
My tour ››› page 40
Points of interest (POI) ››› page 41
View ››› page 42
Split screen ››› page 42
Map display ››› page 42
Traffic reports and dynamic route guidance to the desti-
nation (TRAFFIC) ››› page 43
Predictive navigation ››› page 44
Importing vCards ››› page 44
Importing Personal POI ››› page 45
Navigation with images ››› page 45
Road signs ››› page 45
Route guidance in Demo mode ››› page 46
Setup ››› page 46 
Traffic
››› page 43
Traffic news station TP (Traffic Program) ››› page 21
Traffic reports and dynamic route guidance to the desti-
nation (TRAFFIC) ››› page 43 
Vehicle
››› Booklet Instruction Manual
Sport ››› page 48
Offroad ››› page 49
Consumers ››› page 49
Driving data ››› page 49
Ecotrainer ››› page 50
Vehicle status ››› page 51 
Images
››› page 35
Setup ››› page 35 
Sound
››› page 73 
Settings
››› page 72 
Full Link
››› page 63
Pairing of portable devices ››› page 67
MirrorLink ››› page 68
Apple CarPlay™ ››› page 69
Android Auto™ ››› page 69 5

Introduction
Introduction Saf ety
in
structions relating to the In-
fotainment system Travelling on today's roads requires the driv-
er's f
u

ll attention at all times.
Only operate the radio and its various func-
tions when the traffic situation really permits
this. WARNING
● Bef or

e starting the trip, you should famili-
arise yourself with the different radio func-
tions.
● High audio volume may represent a danger
to y
ou and to others.
● Adjust the volume in a way that you can
distin
guish surrounding noise, for example,
horns and sirens, etc.
● Radio settings should be made when the
car is
stopped or by a passenger. WARNING
Distracting the driver in any way can lead to
an acc ident

and cause injuries. Operating the
Infotainment system can distract your atten-
tion from the traffic.
● Always drive carefully and responsibly.
● Select volume settings that allow you to
eas
ily hear signals from outside the vehicle at all times (e.g. emergency services sirens
and horns).
● He arin

g may be impaired if using too high a
volume settin
g, even if only for short periods
of time. WARNING
The volume level may suddenly change when
y ou sw it

ch audio source or connect a new au-
dio source.
● Lower the base volume before connecting
or switc
hing audio sources. WARNING
The driving recommendations and traffic indi-
cation s

shown on the navigation system may
differ from the current traffic situation.
● Traffic signs and traffic regulations have
priority ov
er the recommendations and dis-
plays provided by the navigation system.
● Adjust your vehicle speed and driving style
to suit
visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions. WARNING
Connecting, inserting or removing a data me-
dium whil e driv

ing can distract your attention
from the traffic and cause an accident. WARNING
Connecting leads for external devices may
ob s

truct the driver.
● Arrange the connecting leads so that they
do not ob
struct the driver. WARNING
External devices that are loose or not proper-
ly sec ur

ed could move around the passenger
compartment during a sudden driving or
braking manoeuvre or an accident and cause
damage or injury.
● Never place or fit external devices to the
doors, wind
screen, steering wheel, dash pan-
el, the backs of the seats, on top of or near
the area marked “AIRBAG” or between these
areas and the occupants. External devices
can cause serious injury in an accident, espe-
cially when the airbags inflate. WARNING
The armrest may obstruct the driver's arm
mov ement

s, which could cause an accident
and severe injuries.
● Always keep the armrest closed while the
vehicl
e is in motion. WARNING
Opening a CD player's housing may lead to
injuries fr

om invisible laser radiation.
● Have CD players repaired only by a quali-
fied workshop
.6

Introduction
Voice control Oper ation Fig. 7
Voice control: start menu display and
m ain c
omm
ands Many radio, media, telephone and navigation
f
u
nction

s may be activated through voice
commands.
The Infotainment system's voice control will
only be available for the language selected in
System setup ››› page 72. However, you can
say the name of the artist (Media mode) or
the name of a city (Navigation mode) in its
original language.
Setup of voice control ››› page 14.
When you activate voice control, you can
choose which text and icons take on the col-
our of the different functions: ●
Red (RADIO and MEDIA) ››

› page 13 and
››› page 13
● Green (PHONE) ›››
page 14
● Blue (NAV) ››› pag
e 14
Start and stop the voice control
● To activate the voice control, briefly press
the button on the mu
lti-function steering
wheel . It can also be activated with the
VOICE button in the Infotainment system.
● When activating voice control, a rising sig-
nal w
ill sound and a menu containing the
main orders for that the function will appear
(the menu will appear if the option is activa-
ted in Voice control setup ››› page 14) The
spoken instructions will guide you through
the following “dialogue”.
● Pronounce the desired order and follow the
instruction
s of the “dialogue”. A function can
often be activated with different spoken com-
mands. In case of doubt, try to give a com-
mand.
● When an action is performed (e.g. calling a
contact), the
voice control automatically de-
activates and must be reactivated again
when needed. There are certain commands
after which the voice control does not end
and waits with What do you wish to do
now? .
● To end voice control manually, keep the 
button pr
essed on the multi-function steering
wheel until you hear the corresponding con- firmation (descending sound), or press the

button in the di
splay. You can also briefly
press the VOICE button twice to deactivate
voice control.
Help with voice control
Listening to Help when using voice control for
the first time is recommended.
● Switch on the speech control system .
● Give the Help command in the l
anguage
established in the System setup , and fol-
low the dialogue instructions. The Help order
can also be spoken in an active function and
in dropdown menus.
Operation during the dialogue
While the infotainment system transmits a
spoken indication, the display will show the
symbol .
● The announcement can be stopped by
briefly pre
ssing the screen, except when a list
of results appears, in which case it pauses.
To continue with the announcement, touch
the screen once more .
● Briefly press the  button on the mu
lti-
function steering wheel to interrupt the spo-
ken indication of the infotainment system
and give the next command.
IMPORTANT: The system will ONLY recognise
a command when the  symbol is displayed
as “active” on the display or touch screen.
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Introduction
If you make a mistake when giving a com-
m and or giv
e an inc
omplete command, and it
has no effect, you can repeat the command.
The symbol  remains active.
● Briefly press the button  of the multi-
f

unction steering wheel to repeat the com-
mand.
Instructions for voice control
For optimum functioning of the voice control,
follow these instructions:
● Speak slowly and clearly, as far as possi-
ble.
The system will not recognise words that
are not pronounced clearly, or words and fig-
ures in which syllables are omitted.
● Telephone numbers must be given digit by
digit or in bloc
ks of numbers in ones, tens or
hundreds.
● Speak at a normal volume, without exag-
gerat
ed intonation or long pauses.
● Avoid noise from the exterior and nearby
(for ex
ample, conversations inside the vehi-
cle). Close all doors, windows and the sliding
roof.
● Do not aim the air from the diffusers at the
roof of
the passenger compartment.
● If you are driving very fast, speak a little
louder.
You c

an access the instructions by saying:
“Instructions/tutorial/introduction”. You can also listen to the instructions in parts. These
are divided int

o 7 blocks. To access them,
give any of the previous commands followed
by “part + ”. For example “Tutorial
part 1 ”.
Voice control (RADIO) – Red
But-
tonMain radio commands (FM) 
Next station
Previous station
Radio station or Frequency or
Wavelength
Scan mode Voice control (MEDIA) – Red
But-
tonMain media commands

Next source
Previous source
Next track
Previous track
Mix Mode
Repeat track mode
Repeat all mode
Select
Source (USB/CD/SD)
Pause/play»
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Audio and Media Mode
Audio and Media Mode
R a
dio Mode
RADIO m
ain menuFig. 8
RADIO main menu Fig. 9
Radio mode: station list (FM). 

›› ›

table on page 2 Press the Infotainment
RADIO button to open
the RADIO m ain menu
›
›

› Fig. 8.
RADIO main menu function buttons
Function button: function
1To change the group of memory buttons
slide a finger over the memory buttons
from left to right or vice-versa
BANDfor selecting the desired frequency band.
STATION
LISTOpens the list of currently receivable ra-
dio stations ››› page 19.
MANUALOpens the frequency dial for the selected
frequency band ››› page 19.
VIEW a)Displays additional services
››› page 18.
The function button is only available in
DAB mode.
SETUPOpens the setup menu of the currently
selected frequency band (FM, AM or DAB)
››› page 22. 
/ To change between available radio sta-
tions
››› page 22.
1 to 15Memory buttons to store radio stations
››› page 18.
a)
This depends on the country and unit in question.
Possible messages and symbols
Display: Meaning
A
View the frequency or the name of the sta-
tion and, where applicable, the radio text.
The name of the radio station and the radio
text will only be displayed if equipped with
RDS and if it is active ››› page 16.
RDS
Off a)The RDS radio data service is deactivated.
The RDS can be activated in the
FM setup
menu ››› page 22.
TP a)The TP function is active and can be tuned
in
››› page 21. 
a)No traffic news station available.

The radio station is stored on a memory
button.

a)There is no DAB reception.
a)
This depends on the country and unit in question. Note
● The AM band w i

ll be available according to
country and/or features.
● Bear in mind that being underground, in
tunnel
s, in areas with tall buildings or moun-
tains can interfere with radio signals.
● Foil or metal-coated stickers attached to
the window
s may affect reception on vehicles
with a window aerial. 15