2015 Seat Leon 5D warning

Operation
●
If numer ou
s unnecessary interventions oc-
cur, the City Emergency braking function may
switch off automatically. Lane Assist system*
Introduction 

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table on page 2 WARNING
The intelligent technology in the Lane Assist
sys t

em cannot change the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and by the very nature of
the system. Careless or uncontrolled use of
the Lane Assist system may cause accidents
and injury. The system is not a replacement
for driver awareness.
● Always adapt your speed and the distance
to the v
ehicles ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation.
● Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel so it c
an be turned at any time.
● The Lane Assist system does not detect all
roa
d markings. The road surfaces, road struc-
tures or objects in poor condition can be in-
correctly detected as road markings under
certain circumstances by the Lane Assist sys-
tem. In such situations, switch the Lane As-
sist system off immediately. ●
Ple a

se observe the indications on the in-
strument panel and act as is necessary.
● Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-
roundin
gs.
● When the area of vision of the camera be-
comes
dirty, covered or is damaged, the Lane
Assist system function can be affected. CAUTION
In order to avoid influencing the operation of
the sy st

em, the following points must be tak-
en into account:
● Regularly clean the area of vision of the
camera and k
eep it in a clean state, without
snow or ice.
● Do not cover the area of vision of the cam-
era.
● Check

that the area of vision of the wind-
scr
een camera is not damaged. Note
● The Lane Ass i

st system has been exclusive-
ly developed for driving on paved roads only.
● If the Lane Assist system does not work as
desc
ribed in this chapter, do not use it and
contact a specialised workshop.
● If there is a fault in the system, have it
check
ed by a specialised workshop. Indications on the display and lamps
Fig. 206
On the instrument panel display: In-
dic ation on the Lane As
s

ist system display
(example 1). 202

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Fig. 207
On the instrument panel display: In-
dic ation on the Lane As
s
ist system display
(example 2). Status display
The sy s
t

em is active, but not available,
either because the minimum speed has
not been reached or because the lane
lines are not recognised ››› Fig. 206 A.
The system is active and available, both
lane lines are recognised. The steering
angle is not being corrected at this mo-
ment ››› Fig. 206 B.
–
– The system is operational, the highligh-
ted line
A indicates that there was a
ri sk
of

involuntarily crossing the lane
line and that the steering is being adjus-
ted to correct the angle ››› Fig. 207 C.
The two lines A light up simultaneously
when both l ane line
s

are recognised and
the Lane Assist function is active
››› Fig. 207 D.
Control lamps 
Blinks or lights up yellow: Lane Assist
active but not available.
The system can not accurately recognise the lane.
Please see page 204, the Lane Assist system is not
available (the control lamp is lit up yellow). 
Blinks or lights up green:
Lane Assist system active and available.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Warning
and indication l amp
s on page 109. –
–
Operation Fig. 208
In the windscreen: field of vision of
the Lane As s
i

st system camera. Using the camera located in the windscreen,
the Lane As
s
i

st system detects the possible
lines dividing the lanes. When the vehicle in-
voluntarily approaches a dividing line it has
detected, the system notifies the driver with
a corrective steering movement . This move-
ment can be over-regulated at any time.
No warning is produced with the turn signals
activated, given that the Lane Assist system
understands that a lane change is required.
Steering wheel vibration
The following situations can cause vibration
in the steering wheel and require the driver
to take active control of driving:
● When the limits of the very nature of the
syst
em are reached. »
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● When the m ax
imum r
otational torque dur-
ing the corrective steering movement is not
enough to keep the vehicle inside the lane.
● When no lane is detected during the correc-
tive st
eering movement.
Switching the Lane Assist system on or off
Through the Easy Connect system
● Push the Easy Connect button CAR●
Push the Set
up function button
● Press the function button driv
er a
s
sistance to
open the menu.
A lt
ern
atively: through the driving assist
button on the turn signal level*.
The Lane centring guide is activa-
ted/deactivated in the Easy Connect system
using the CAR button and the button on the
Set up function
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› p
age 110.
Self-deactivation: the Lane Assist system can
be automatically deactivated if there is a sys-
tem malfunction. The control lamp disap-
pears.
Hands-Off Function
● If the driver does not exert any physical ac-
tion on the steerin
g wheel for approximately
10 to 12 sec. the function deactivates.
● Visual and audible warnings on the instru-
ment panel
. ●
The function sw
itches off 2 seconds after
the warning.
The lane assist system is active but it is not
available (the control lamp is lit up yellow)
● When driving at speeds below 65 km/h (38
mph).
● When the Lane Assist system does not de-
tect the div
iding lines of the road. For exam-
ple, in the event warnings indicating road
works, and snow, dirt, moisture or reflec-
tions.
● When the radius of a curve is too small.
● When no road markings can be seen.
● When the distance to the next marking to
too gre
at.
● When the system does not detect any clear
and active st
eering movement during a long
period of time.
● Temporarily, in the event of very dynamic
driving s
tyles.
● If a turn signal is activated.
● With the stability control system (ESC) in
Sport
mode or switched off. Note
● Bef or

e starting a journey, verify that the
field of vision of the camera is not covered
››› Fig. 208.
● Always keep the field of vision of the cam-
era cl
ean. Switching off the Lane Assist system
in the f
o
l

lowing situations Due to the limits of the Lane Assist system,
swit
c

h it off in the following situations:
● When more attention is required of the
driver
● When drivin

g in a sporty style
● In unfavourable weather conditions
● On roads in poor condition
● In areas of road works Note
The Lane Assist system deactivates when
drivin g belo

w 60 km/h (40 mph). SEAT Drive Profile*
Intr oduction 

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SEAT Drive Profile enables the driver to
choose between four profiles or modes, Nor-
mal , Sport , Eco and Individual , that
modify the behaviour of various vehicle func-
tions, providing different driving experiences.
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Setting driving mode Fig. 209
Centre console: MODE button. You can select from
Normal, Sport, Eco
and Individual .
Y ou c
an sel
ect the required mode either by
repeatedly pressing the button MODE
››› Fig. 209, or on the touch screen, in the
menu that opens when the above button is
pressed.
An icon on the Easy Connect system display
informs about the active mode.
The MODE button light remains lit up yellow
when the active mode is different to Normal.
Driving
profileCharacteristics
NormalOffers a balanced driving experience, suit-
able for everyday use.
DrivingprofileCharacteristics
SportProvides a complete dynamic performance
in the vehicle, enabling the user a more
sporty driving style.
Eco
Places the vehicle in a particularly low
state of consumption, facilitating a fuel-
saving driving style that is respectful to
the environment.
Individ- ual
Enables some configurations to be modi-
fied by pressing the Profile settings
button. The functions that can be adjusted
depend on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicle.
Conven- ience a)It permits more relaxed and comfortable
driving, for example for long motorway
journeys. Its main characteristic is the soft
suspension setting (DCC).
a)
Only for FR and X-PERIENCE models equipped with dynamic
chassis control and Navi System Plus. WARNING
When operating SEAT Drive Profile, pay atten-
tion to a l

l traffic: doing otherwise could cause
an accident. Note
● When the v ehic

le is switched off it will al-
ways store the driving profile that was selec-
ted when the ignition key was removed. Nev-
ertheless, when the engine is restarted the
engine and the gear will not restart in its sportier mode in order to save fuel. For en-
gine and ge
ar t

o revert to a sportier mode,
select the corresponding driving profile again
on the Easy Connect system screen.
● Your speed and driving style must always
be adjus
ted to visibility, weather, and traffic
conditions.
● The eco mode is not
available when towing
a trailer. Setting driving mode
3 App
lies to the model: Leon Cupra Fig. 210
Centre console: Cupra Drive Profile
b utt on. 

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You can select from Convenience, Sport,
Cupra and Individual .
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Cupra Drive Profile button
Y ou c
an sel
ect the required mode either by
repeatedly pressing the button with the Cu-
pra logotype ››› Fig. 210, or on the touch
screen, in the menu that opens when the
above button is pressed.
An icon on the Easy Connect system display
informs about the active mode.
The light of the button with the Cupra logo-
type remains lit up only when the Cupra pro-
file is active.
Driving profileCharacteristics
Conven- ienceIt permits more relaxed and comfortable
driving, for example for long motorway
journeys. Its main characteristic is the
soft suspension setting (DCC).
SportIt represents the vehicle's default behav-
iour, suitable for dynamic driving.
CupraIt gives the vehicle a decidedly sportier
nature, and makes for maximum perform-
ance.
Individ- ual
Enables some configurations to be modi-
fied by pressing the Profile settings
button. The functions that can be adjus-
ted depend on the equipment fitted in the
vehicle. WARNING
When operating SEAT Drive Profile, pay atten-
tion to a l

l traffic: doing otherwise could cause
an accident. Note
● When the v ehic

le is switched off it will al-
ways store the driving profile that was selec-
ted when the ignition key was removed. Nev-
ertheless, when the engine is restarted the
engine and the gear will not restart in its
sportier mode in order to save fuel. For en-
gine and gear to revert to a sportier mode,
select the corresponding driving profile again
on the Easy Connect system screen.
● Your speed and driving style must always
be adjus
ted to visibility, weather, and traffic
conditions. Kick-down
The kick-down feature allows maximum ac-
c
el
er

ation to be reached.
If the eco* ›››
page 206 mode has been se-
lected in SEAT Drive Profile*, and the acceler-
ator is pressed beyond a hard point, the en-
gine power is automatically controlled to give
your vehicle maximum acceleration. WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slip-
pery or w

et, the kick-down feature could
cause the driving wheels to spin, which could
result in skidding. 207
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Traffic sign detection system Intr oduction The traffic sign detection system can help the
driver w
ith inf
ormation on speed limits or if
overtaking is prohibited at that moment.
The traffic signs and additional information
detected by the system are represented on
the instrument panel display and in the visu-
al presentation of the Infotainment system
(representation of the navigation system
map).
Countries in which it works
When this instruction manual went to print,
the traffic sign detection system was operat-
ing in the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lux-
embourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the
United Kingdom and the Vatican City. WARNING
The technology in the traffic sign detection
sys t

em cannot change the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and only works within the
system's limits. Do not let the extra conven-
ience afforded by the traffic sign detection system tempt you into taking any risks when
drivin
g.

The system is not a replacement for
driver awareness.
● Adapt your speed and driving style to suit
vis
ibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.
● Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and fog
may
lead to the system failing to display traf-
fic signs or not displaying them correctly.
● If the camera's field of vision is dirty, cov-
ered or dam
aged, system operation may be
impaired. WARNING
The driving recommendations and traffic indi-
cation s

shown on the traffic sign detection
system may differ from the actual current
traffic situation.
● The system may not detect or correctly
show al
l the traffic signs.
● Traffic signs and traffic regulations have
priority ov
er the recommendations and dis-
plays provided by the system. Note
In order not to compromise the system's op-
eration, p l

ease take the following points into
account:
● Regularly clean the area of vision of the
camera and k
eep it in a clean state, without
snow or ice. ●
Do not c o

ver the field of vision of the cam-
era.
● Check that the windscreen is not damaged
in the area of
the camera's field of vision. Note
● The u se of out

dated maps on the naviga-
tion system may cause the system to show
traffic signs incorrectly.
● In the route points mode of the navigation
syst
em, the traffic sign detection system is
only partly available. 208

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Indication on display Fig. 211
On the instrument panel display: ex-
amp l
e
s of speed limits or overtaking prohibi-
tions with their respective additional signs. Speed limits or overtaking prohibitions with
their r
e
s

pective additional signs may be
shown on the instrument panel display
››› Fig. 211 and, depending on the navigation
system installed in a vehicle, also on the in-
fotainment system display ›››
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Traffic sign de-
tection system
messagesCause and solution
There are no
traffic signs
availableThe system is booting up.
OR: the camera has not recog-
nised any obligation or prohibi-
tion signs.
Error: Detec-
tion of traffic
signsThere is a fault in the system.
Have the system checked by a
specialised workshop.
Detection of traffic signs:
Clean the wind-
screen!The windscreen is dirty in the
camera area.
Clean the windscreen.
Traffic sign
detection is
currently limi-
tedThe navigation system is not
transmitting any data.
Check that the navigation sys-
tem has up-to-date maps.
OR: The vehicle is currently in a
region that is not included in the
navigation system's map.
Function not
availableThe traffic sign detection system
does not work in the current
country. WARNING
If messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall
in traffic and c

ause accidents and severe inju-
ries.
● Never ignore the messages displayed.
● Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity
and in a safe p
lace. Note
Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
spondin g t

ext messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle. Operation
The traffic sign detection system does not
work
in al

l countries ››› page 208, Countries
in which it works . Keep this in mind when
travelling abroad.
Display of traffic signs
When the traffic sign detection system is con-
nected, a camera located on the base of the
interior rear-view mirror records the traffic
signs in front of the vehicle. After checking
and evaluating the information from the cam-
era, the navigation system and the current
vehicle data, up to three valid traffic signs
are displayed ›››
Fig. 211 B in conjunction
with their corresponding additional signs.
The sign that is currently valid for the
driver is shown in the left side of the
screen For example, a maximum speed
limit of 130 km/h (100 mph)
››› Fig. 211 A.
A sign valid only in certain circum-
stances, e.g. 100 km/h (60 mph) is
shown second, together with the addi-
tional rain sign. »
First:
Second:
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If the windscreen wiper is
w ork
in
g while you are driving, the signal
with the additional rain sign will be
shown first, on the left, as it is the one
that is applicable at the time.
A sign valid only with restrictions, e.g.
No overtaking at certain times, will be
displayed third ››› Fig. 211 C.
Town or city entrance and exit signs activate
the display of current speed limits in the
country's cities or roads. If there is an addi-
tional speed limit sign next to the town or
city entrance and exit signs, this sign will al-
so be displayed.
Signs indicating the end of a speed limit or
the end of an overtaking prohibition are not
displayed.
No warning will be given if the speed limit
sign displayed is exceeded. The correspond-
ing legal provisions are applicable.
Activating and deactivating traffic sign dis-
play on the instrument panel
The permanent display of traffic signs on the
instrument panel can be activated or deacti-
vated on the infotainment system by means
of the button  and the function buttons
Set up and
Driv
er As
s
istance .
Ad
dition
al
sign:
Third: Trailer mode
In vehic

les equipped with a towing bracket
device from the factory and a trailer that is
electrically connected to the vehicle, it is pos-
sible to activate or deactivate the display of
specific traffic signs for vehicles with trailer,
such as speed limits or overtaking prohibi-
tions. Activation or deactivation is performed
on the infotainment system by means of the
button  and the function buttons
Set
up and
Driv
er As
s
istance
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age 28.
Tir
edness detection (break rec-
ommendation)*
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The Tiredness detection informs the driver
when their driving behaviour shows signs of
fatigue. WARNING
Do not let the comfort afforded by the Tired-
nes s

detection system tempt you into taking
any risks when driving. Take regular breaks,
sufficient in length when making long jour-
neys.
● The driver always assumes the responsibil-
ity of driv
ing to their full capacity. ●
Never driv e if

you are tired.
● The system does not detect the tiredness of
the driver in al
l circumstances. Consult the in-
formation in the section ››› page 211, System
limitations.
● In some situations, the system may incor-
rectly int
erpret an intended driving manoeu-
vre as driver tiredness.
● No warning is given in the event of the ef-
fect c
alled microsleep!
● Please observe the indications on the in-
strument p
anel and act as is necessary. Note
● Tiredne s

s detection has been developed for
driving on motorways and well paved roads
only.
● If there is a fault in the system, have it
check
ed by a specialised workshop.210