2015 Seat Leon 5D Owner's manual

Opening and closing
●
Only open or c
lose the panoramic sliding
sunroof and the sun blind* when nobody is in
the way.
● The panoramic sliding sunroof can be oper-
ated for up t
o about ten minutes after the ig-
nition has been switched off, provided the
driver door and the front passenger door are
not opened. CAUTION
Check that when the rear lid is open, it does
not touc

h loads carried on the roof. When a
roof carrier is fitted, DO NOT open the panor-
amic roof*. Note
● Le av

es and other loose objects that accu-
mulate on the sun roof rails should be regu-
larly cleaned away either by hand or with a
vacuum.
● In case of a fault in the operation of the
panoramic
sliding sunroof, the anti-trap func-
tion will not operate correctly. Contact a spe-
cialised workshop. Opening and closing the sun blind*
3 Valid for vehicles: with sun blinds
Fig. 138
On the interior roof lining: switches
f or the s
u

n blind.
FunctionAction
Opening com-
pletely (automatic
function)Press button ››› Fig. 138 1 briefly.
Stop automatic
operationPress button 1 or button 2briefly.
To set the inter-
mediate positionPress button 1 or button 2 until
the correct position is set.
Closing complete-
ly (automatic
function)Press the button 2 briefly. Once the ignition has been switched off, you
c
an s ti

ll open or close the sun blind for a few
minutes provided the driver door and the
front passenger door are not opened. Convenience closing of the panoramic
sliding s

unroof The panoramic sliding sunroof can be
opened or clo
sed fr

om outside the vehicle
using the vehicle key:
● Keep the vehicle unlocking or locking but-
ton pre
ssed. The panoramic sliding sunroof
is adjusted or closes.
● Release the unlock or lock button to stop
the function.
D

uring convenience closing, the windows
and the panoramic sliding sunroof close at
the same time. Note
The rotary button of the panoramic sliding
su nr

oof remains in the last position selected
if the roof is closed using convenience clos-
ing from outside the vehicle, and will have to
be re-positioned the next time you drive. Roll-back function of the panoramic
s
lidin
g s

unroof and the sun blind* The anti-trap function reduces the risk of in-
jur
y
when openin

g and closing the panoram-
ic sliding sunroof and sun blind ››› . When
it enc
ou

nters an obstacle while closing, it
rolls back and opens again. »
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
● Chec k
wh
y 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” ›››

 page 14
1 .
● Panoramic sliding sunroof: Within fiv
e sec
-
onds of triggering the anti-trap function, pull
the control all the way back ›››
 page 14
(arrow 5 ) until the panoramic sliding sun-
r oof
c

loses fully.
● Sun blind: Within five sec
onds of triggering
the anti-trap function, press button
››› Fig. 138 2 until the sun blind closes fully.
● The panoramic sliding sunroof and sun
b lind c
lo

se 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 w ithout

the anti-trap function can cause
serious injuries.
● Always close the panoramic sliding sunroof
caref
ully. ●
Nobody shou

ld 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-
do ws

and the panoramic sliding sunroof are
closed from the outside of the vehicle using
the ignition key for convenience closing
››› page 125. Lights and visibility
Light s
Side light and dip

ped beam headlight Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 25
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 129.
● When the light switch is in position  or
. WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are
not bright enough t

o illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are
able to see you. 128

Lights and visibility
●
Alw a
ys 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
u sed c orr

ectly, 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 running lights
The daytime driving lights consist of individu-
al
lights, int
e

grated in the front headlights.
With the daylight driving lights on, only these
lights switch on ››› .
The d a
ytime driv

ing 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 driv e w

ith 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 driv
ing 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
› ›
›

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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
Set
up function button
› ›
›

page 110. In vehicles 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
for g

etting to deactivate them can confuse
other road users. This could result in a seri-
ous accident.
● Always give warning when you are going to
chan
ge lane, overtake or when turning, acti-
vating the turn signal in good time.
● As soon as you have finished changing
lane, ov
ertaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off. WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
cident s

and serious injury, as the main beam
may distract or dazzle other drivers. Note
● If the c on

venience turn signals are operat-
ing (three flashes) and the other convenience
turn signals are switched on, the active part
stops flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected.
● The turn signal only works when the igni-
tion is sw
itched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off. » 129
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
●
If a tr ai
ler 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 headligh
ts can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on.
● In cold or damp weather conditions, the
headlight
s, tail lights and turn signals may
mist up inside temporarily. This is normal and
in no way effects the useful life of the vehicle
lighting system. Automatic dipped beam control


*The automatic dipped beam control is merely
int
ended a
s

an aid and is not able to recog-
nise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position , the
vehicle lights and the instrument panel and
switch lighting switch on and off automatical-
ly in the following situations ››› in Daytime
ru nnin
g light

s on page 129:
Automatic switching
onAutomatic switching
off
The photo sensor detects
darkness, for example,
when driving through a
tunnel.When adequate lighting is
detected.
Automatic switching
onAutomatic switching
off
The rain sensor detects
rain and activates the
windscreen wipers.When the windscreen wip-
ers have been inactive for
a few minutes. WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road users
cannot see the

vehicle well enough or at all,
accidents may occur.
● The automatic dipped beam control ( )
only sw
itches on the dipped beam when
there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for example when it is foggy. Main beam assist*


››
›

table on page 2
Main beam assist (Light Assist)
The main beam assist acts within the limits
of the system and depending on environmen-
tal and traffic conditions. Once switched on,
the system is activated as of a speed of
about 60 km/h (37 mph) and is deactivated
below about 30 km/h (18 mph) ››› .
When the sy s
t

em is activated and the camera
detects other vehicles that may be dazzled,
the main beam is automatically switched off.
Otherwise, the main beam is automatically
switched on. The main beam assist generally detects illu-
minated ar

eas and deactivates the main
beam when passing through a town, for ex-
ample.
Switching the main beam assist on and off
Func-
tionAction
Acti-
vate:

– Switch the ignition on and turn the light
switch to position .
– From the base position, move the main
beam and turn signal lever forwards
››› page 129. When the warning lamp
 is
displayed on the instrument panel display,
the main beam assist is switched on.
To
switch
system off:
– Switch off the ignition.
– OR: turn the light switch to a different posi-
tion to
 ››› page 128.
– OR: with main beam on, move the main
beam and turn signal lever backwards.
– OR: move the main beam and turn the sig-
nal lever forwards to manually switch the
main beam on. The main beam assist will then
be deactivated. Malfunctions
The f
o
l

lowing conditions may prevent the
main beam headlight control from turning off
the headlights in time or from turning off al-
together:
● In poorly lit towns with highly reflective
signs.
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● Other in s
uffic
iently lit road users (such as
pedestrians or cyclists).
● On tight bends and steep slopes (bumps)
and when oncoming
vehicles are partially ob-
scured.
● When the drivers of other oncoming vehi-
cle
s (such as a truck) can see over a guard
rail in the centre of the road.
● If the camera is damaged or the power sup-
ply i
s cut off.
● In fog, snow and heavy rain.
● With dust and sand turbulence.
● With loose gravel in the field of vision of
the camera.
● When the fiel

d of vision of the camera is
mist
ed up, dirty or covered by stickers, snow,
ice, etc. WARNING
The convenience features of the main beam
as s

ist should not encourage the taking of
risks. The system is not a replacement for
driver concentration.
● You are always in control of the main beam
and adaptin
g it to the light, visibility and traf-
fic conditions.
● It is possible that the main beam headlight
contro
l does not recognise all driving situa- tions and is limited under certain circumstan-
ce
s.
● When the fiel

d of vision of the camera is
dirty, c
overed or damaged, operation of the
main beam control may be affected. This also
applies when changes are made to the vehi-
cle lighting system, for example, if additional
headlights are installed. CAUTION
To avoid affecting the operation of the sys-
t em, t ak

e the following points into considera-
tion:
● Clean the field of vision of the camera regu-
larly and m
ake sure it is free of snow and ice.
● Do not cover the field of vision of the cam-
era.
● Check

that the windscreen is not damaged
in the area of
the field of vision of the camera. Note
Main beam and headlight flasher can be
turned on and off m

anually at any time with
the turn signal and main beam lever
››› page 129. Fog lights
The warning lamps
 or  also sho w
, on the
light switch or instrument panel, when the
fog lights are on.
● Switching on front fog lights* : pul
l the
light switch to the first point 1 , from posi-
tions 
,  or .
● Switching on the rear fog light : com-
pl

etely pull the light switch 2 from position
,  or  .
● T
o switch off the fog lights, press the light
swit c

h or turn it to position .
Cornering lights* 1) When turning slowly or on very tight bends,
the c
ornerin
g lights

are activated automati-
cally. The cornering lights may be integrated
in the fog lights and are switched on only at
speeds of less than 40 km/h (25 mph).
When reverse gear is engaged, the cornering
lights on both sides of the vehicle switch on,
in order to better illuminate the area for park-
ing. 1)
This function is not available on vehicles equipped
with f u

ll-LED headlights. 131
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Operation
Function “Coming home” This function may be connected/disconnec-
ted thr
ough the r
adio menu. The “Coming
Home” and/or “Leaving Home” delay time
may also be set (default: 30 sec).
Vehicle with
halogen
headlightsIn the “Coming Home” function, the day-
time running lights (DRL), the rear side
lights and the licence plate lights are
turned on.
Vehicle with
full-LED
headlightsIn the “Coming Home” function, the dip-
ped beams and the daytime running
lights (DRL), the rear side lights and the
licence plate lights are switched on. Automatic* activation of “Coming Home”
F
or
v

ehicles with a light and rain sensor (rota-
ry light switch in position ).
● Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition with the r
otary light switch
in position  ›››
 page 25.
● The automatic “Coming Home” function is
only activ
e when the light sensor detects
darkness.
● When the car door is opened, the “Coming
Home” lighting come
s on.
Manual “Coming Home” activation
For vehicles with a light and rain sensor (rota-
ry light switch without position ). ●
Switc
h off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition.
● Activate the headlight flashers for approxi-
mately
1 second.
● Activated for any position of the rotary light
switc
h.
● When the car door is opened, the “Coming
Home” lighting come
s on. The headlights are
turned off 60 seconds after the vehicle door
is opened.
Deactivation
● If no door has been closed, they go out au-
tomatic
ally after 60 seconds.
● After the last door has been closed, the
headlights
will be switched off after the
“Coming Home” delay (as established in the
radio menu) has elapsed.
● On turning the light switch to position 
›››
 page 25.
● When the ignition is switched on (when
star
ting the engine).
Function “Leaving Home” The “Leaving Home” function is only availa-
b
l
e f

or vehicles with a light and rain sensor
(rotary light switch in position ).
This function may be connected/disconnec-
ted through the radio menu. The “Leaving Home” function switch-off delay may also be
set (defau

lt: 30 sec).
Vehicle with
halogen
headlightsIn the “Leaving Home” function, the day-
time running lights (DRL), the rear side
lights and the licence plate lights are
switched on.
Vehicle with
full-LED
headlightsIn the “Leaving Home” function, the dip-
ped beams, the daytime running lights
(DRL), the rear side lights and the li-
cence plate lights are switched on. Activation
● When the vehicle is unlocked using the re-
mot e c
ontr

ol.
● The “Leaving Home” function is only activa-
ted when the rot
ary light switch is in position
 and the light sensor detects darkness.
Deactivation
● When the “Leaving Home” delay period
ends (def
ault: 30 sec).
● When the vehicle is locked using the re-
mote contr
ol.
● When the light control is switched into a
position other th
an .
● With the ignition is switched on.
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Hazard warning lights Fig. 139
Dash panel: switch for hazard warn-
in g lights. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
 page 26
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 movin
g 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 aut
om

atic gearbox, move the gear
lever to P. 6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten-
tion of other ro
ad users to your vehicle.
7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you le
ave the vehicle.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when
the hazard warning lights are switched on.
The two turn signal turn signal lamps  
and the turn 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.
● Due to the high temperatures that the cata-
lytic con
verter can reach, never park in an
area where the catalytic converter could come into contact with highly inflammable materi-
al
s, f

or example dry grass or spilt petrol. This
could start a fire. Note
● The b atter

y 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 her
e is subject to the relevant statu-
tory requirements. Parking lights
When the parking light is switched on, (right
or l
ef
t

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
sw
it
c

h 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 light* The motorway light is available on vehicles
equipped w
ith f
ull-LED lights.
The function is connected/disconnected via
the corresponding Easy Connect system
menu.
● Activation: when going abo
ve 110 km/h for
more than 30 seconds, the dipped beam rai-
ses slightly to increase the distance of visibil-
ity of the driver.
● Deactivation: when reduc in
g the speed of
the car below 100 km/h, the dipped beam re-
turns to its normal position.
Driving abroad The light beam of the dipped beam lights is
a
symmetric: the s
ide 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
ful

l-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 ar e p

lanning 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 in
s
trument

and control panel Fig. 140
Next to the steering wheel: Head-
light r
an

ge control Lighting of the instrument panel, screens
and c
ontr
o

ls*
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
S
ETUP ›››
 p
age 28.
He a

dlight range control
The headlight range control ››› Fig. 140 is
modified according 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 he a
dlights

can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ››› Fig. 140:
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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