2015 Seat Leon 5D Owner's manual

Seats and head restraints
The armrest can be moved backwards and
f or
w
ards.
Folding down the passenger seat
back
rest* 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST
Fig. 148
Front passenger seat: lever for fold-
in g do
wn the b

ackrest. The front passenger seat can be folded down
t
o inc
r

ease the storage space.
● Pull lever 1
› ›
› Fig. 148
and push the seat
backrest 2 until the backrest is horizontal.
WARNING
When the front passenger seat is folded
down it c

annot be occupied. folding down and raising the rear seat
b
ac
k

rest 3 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC
Fig. 149
Clip to support the seat belt. Fig. 150
Backrest release lever. The backrests can be folded forward individu-
al
ly
or t

ogether. Folding the backrest forwards
– Place the side seat belts in the trim clip
›››
Fig. 149.
– Slide the head restraint(s) downwards
›››
page 141.
– Press the release lever ›››
Fig. 150 1 in the
dir ection of
the arr
ow.
– Fold the backrest forwards.
Conv
erting the table to a seat
– Raise the backrest until it engages in its
upright pos

ition ››› . The red marking on
the t ab
›
›
› Fig. 150 2 should no longer be
v i
s
ible when the backrest is properly se-
cured. WARNING
The safe driving chapter contains important
inform ation, tip

s, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and observe for your
own safety and the safety of your passengers
››› page 66. WARNING
● Mak e s

ure that the rear backrest is securely
locked in position so that the seat belt can
provide proper protection on the centre rear
seat.
● The rear backrest must always be securely
latc
hed so that objects stored in the luggage » 143
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compartment will not fly forward through the
interior durin
g s
udden braking.CAUTION
● With the b ac

krest inclined there is a danger
of damaging the rear head restraints when
adjusting the front seats backwards.
● When folding the backrest forwards, make
sure t
o place the side seat belts in the trim
clip to prevent them from being damaged by
becoming trapped in the backrest lock. Folding down and lifting the rear seat
b
ac
k

rest 3 App
lies to the model: LEON ST Fig. 151
On the rear seat backrest: release
c at
c

h 1 ; red mark
2 . Fig. 152
In the luggage compartment: levers
for r emot

e release of the left part 1 and right
par t
2 of the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is split and each part
be lo
w
er

ed separately to extend the luggage
compartment.
When the rear seat backrest is lowered no-
body else can travel in the corresponding
seats (not even a child).
Lowering the rear seat backrest with the un-
lock button
● Lower the head restraint properly.
● Push the unlock button ›››
Fig. 151 1 for-
w ar
d
s and at the same time lift the backrest.
● The rear seat backrest is not engaged when
the red mark
ing of the button 2 is visible.
L o
w
ering the rear seat backrest with the re-
mote release lever
● Lower the head restraint properly. ●
Open the rear lid.
● P

ull the remote release lever of the left part
›››
Fig. 152 1 or right part
2 of the backrest
in the dir ection of
the arr
ow. The released
part of the rear seat backrest is folded auto-
matically down and forwards.
● If this occurs, close the rear lid.
The rear se
at backrest is not engaged when
the red marking of the button ››› Fig. 151 2 is visible.
F
o
l

ding up the rear seat backrest
● Lift the backrest and press it firmly into the
lock u
ntil it engages ››› .
● It should not be possible to see the red
m ark
of

the unlock button 2 .
● The backrest must be properly engaged. WARNING
Serious injuries can be caused if the rear seat
bac k

rest is lowered or lifted without due care
and attention.
● Never lower or lift the rear seat backrest
while driv
ing.
● Do no trap or damage the seat belt when
rais
ing the rear seat backrest.
● When lowering or lifting the rear seat back-
res
t, keep your hands, fingers, feet and other
body parts out of its path. 144

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●
For the r e
ar seat seat belts to offer the nec-
essary protection all the parts of the rear
backrest must be properly engaged. This is
particularly important in the case of the cen-
tre rear seat. If someone is seated in a seat
whose backrest is not properly engaged they
will fly forward, along with the backrest, dur-
ing an accident or a sudden driving or braking
manoeuvre.
● A red signal on the button 2 warns that
the bac k

rest is not engaged. Always check
that the red marking is not visible when the
backrest is in the upright position.
● When the rear seat backrest is lowered or is
not properly
engaged nobody else can travel
in the corresponding seats (not even a child). CAUTION
Serious damage can be caused to the vehicle
and other ob j

ects if the rear seat backrest is
lowered or lifted without due care and atten-
tion.
● Before lowering the rear seat backrest, al-
way
s adjust the front seats so that neither
the head restraints nor the cushions of the
rear backrest can hit them. Transport and practical
equipment
St or
ag

e compartments
Storage areas under the front seats* Fig. 153
Storage compartment under the
fr ont
se

ats. There is a storage compartment with a cover
u
nder e
ac

h front seat.
The drawer* is opened by pulling on the cov-
er ››› Fig. 153.
To close the drawer, press the cover until it
locks into position. WARNING
● The dra w

ers will hold a maximum weight of
1.5 kg. ●
Do not driv e w

ith the drawer cover open.
There is an injury risk for passengers if the
cargo is released in case of sudden braking or
an accident. Folding table*
3 Applies to the model: LEON ST
Fig. 154
Left-hand front seat: folding table. –
To open the tray, open it up in the direction
of the arr
o

w ››› Fig. 154. WARNING
● The fo l

ding trays may not be folded down
whilst the vehicle is in motion and anyone is
seated on the second row of seats. There is a
risk of injury during a sudden braking ma-
noeuvre! The tray must therefore be closed
and properly secured whilst the vehicle is in
motion. » 145
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●
Do not p ut
hot drinks in the drink holders.
During normal or sudden driving manoeuvres,
sudden braking or an accident, the hot drink
could be spilled. Danger of scalding. CAUTION
When driving, do not leave open cans in the
c up ho l

ders. The drink might be spilt on brak-
ing, for example, and could damage the vehi-
cle. Drink holders
Fig. 155
Centre console: front drink holders. Front drink holders
– Place drinks in the holder ››
›
Fig. 155.
Placement of two drinks is possible. There
is also the possibility of placing larger plas-
tic bottles in the trims of the doors. WARNING
● Do not p l

ace any hot drinks in the drink
holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot drinks
could spill and cause burns, which may cause
an accident.
● Do not use hard china cups or glasses.
These cou
ld cause injury in the event of an
accident. CAUTION
You should avoid putting open drinks con-
tainer s

in the cup holders. The drinks could
otherwise spill over and cause damage to e.g.
the electrical equipment or the seat covers. Glove compartment
Fig. 156
Glove compartment Opening/closing
– To open the glove compartment, pull the
handl
e in the dir

ection of the arrow.
– To close the glove compartment, move the
cov

er upwards until it engages.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the CD
player is located in the glove compartment.
Separate operating instructions are enclosed
for this equipment in the corresponding In-
struction Manual. WARNING
The cover of the glove compartment should
alw a

ys be closed while driving. Failure to fol-
low this instruction could result in an acci-
dent. Other storage compartments
You will find more object holders, compart-
ments
and s
up

ports in other parts of the ve-
hicle:
● In the top of the glove compartment in ve-
hicle
s that do not have a CD reader. The load
of the compartment should not exceed
1.2 kg.
● In the centre console under the centre arm-
res
t*.
● In the driver side panel there is a remova-
ble bo
x for access to fuses and relays. The
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load of the compartment should not exceed
0.2 k g.
● Co
at hooks in the door frames ›››
.
● Other storage compartments are found in
the r e
ar se

at, to the left and the right of the
seats. WARNING
● Ple a

se make sure that any items of clothing
hanging from the coat hooks do not obstruct
your view to the rear.
● The coat hooks should only be used for
lightweight c
lothing. Do not leave any heavy
or sharp objects in the pockets.
● Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the
clothing, a
s this could interfere with the func-
tion of the head-protection airbags. Power sockets
Fig. 157
Centre console: front/rear 12-volt
po w
er soc

ket. Fig. 158
Detailed view of the side trim in the
lug g
ag

e compartment: 12-volt power socket
(applies only to the LEON ST model). In the centre console
– Remove the connector located in the centre
con
so

le of the power socket ››› Fig. 157. –
Insert
the plug of the electrical appliance
into the power socket.
In the luggage compartment (applies only to
the LEON ST model)
– Lift the power socket cover ›››
Fig. 158.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance
into the pow

er socket.
Electrical equipment can be connected to the
12 volt power socket. The appliances connec-
ted to each power socket must not exceed a
power rating of 120 Watt. WARNING
The power socket works only when the igni-
tion is on. Impr

oper use may cause serious
injury or even fire. Children should therefore
not be left in the vehicle unattended if the
button is also left behind. Otherwise there is
a possibility that they may be injured. CAUTION
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid
dam agin

g the sockets. Note
The use of electrical appliances with the en-
gine swit c

hed off will cause a battery dis-
charge. 147
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Storing objects Lo
a
ding the luggage compartment 

›› ›

table on page 2
All luggage and other loose objects must be
safely secured in the luggage compartment.
Unsecured objects which shift back and forth
could impair the driving safety or driving
characteristics of the vehicle by shifting the
centre of gravity. – Distribute the load evenly in the luggage
comp ar

tment.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possi-
ble in the lug

gage compartment.
– Place the heavy objects first.
– Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening
rings

›››
page 153. WARNING
● Loo se lug

gage and other objects in the lug-
gage compartment could cause serious inju-
ries.
● Always stow objects in the luggage com-
partment
and secure them on the fastening
rings.
● Use suitable straps to secure heavy ob-
jects.
● D

uring sudden manoeuvres or accidents,
loose ob
jects can be thrown forward, injuring vehicle occupants or passers-by. This in-
cr
e

ased risk of injury will be further increased
if a loose object is struck by an inflating air-
bag. If this happens, objects may shoot out-
ward like a missile. Risk of fatal injury.
● Please note that the centre of gravity may
shift when tr
ansporting heavy objects; this
may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Therefore, it is essential to adjust
your speed and driving style accordingly, to
avoid accidents.
● Never exceed the allowed axle weights or
allo
wed maximum weight. If said weights are
exceeded, the driving characteristics of the
vehicle may change, leading to accidents, in-
juries and damage to the vehicle.
● Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
cia
lly when the rear lid is open. Children
could climb into the luggage compartment,
closing the door behind them; they will be
trapped and run the risk of death.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehic
le. Close and lock all the doors and
rear lid when you leave the vehicle. Before
you lock the vehicle, make sure that there are
no adults or children in the vehicle. Note
● Air cir c

ulation in the vehicle helps reduce
fogging of the windows. Used air escapes
through ventilation slits in the side trim of
the luggage compartment. Ensure that the
ventilation slots are never covered. ●
Strap s

for securing the load to the fasten-
ing rings are commercially available. Luggage compartment cover
3 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC
Fig. 159
Rear lid open with the luggage com-
p ar
tment

cover. The luggage compartment cover blocks the
v
iew int
o the lug

gage compartment.
Removing – Remove the straps A and unfasten the
c o
v

er of the support B by pressing up-
w ar
d
s in the direction of arrow 1 .
Fittin g
– Inser
t the cover horizontally so that it coin-
cides
with the “plate” on the axis of the
supports B and press down until it engag-
e s.
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– Att ac
h the s
traps to the rear lid A
› ›› .
WARNING
● The lugg ag

e compartment cover must al-
ways be fixed properly (risk of accident).
● The luggage compartment cover should not
be used as
a storage shelf. Articles placed on
this cover could cause injury to vehicle occu-
pants in an accident or if the brakes are ap-
plied suddenly. Retractable rear shelf
3 App
lies to the model: LEON ST Fig. 160
In the luggage compartment: Rear
shelf . Fig. 161
In the luggage compartment: remov-
ing the r e

ar shelf. Retracting the rear shelf
● Press the release catch of the rear shelf
(pr e
s

s) until it is released ››› Fig. 160 1 . The
shelf w
i
ll automatically move towards the
end and will retract completely.
Opening the rear shelf
● Pull the unfolded shelf evenly backwards.
Remov
ing the rear shelf
● Press the support of the rear shelf
›››
Fig. 161 1 in the direction of the arrow.
● Remove the rear shelf through the support
and up w
ar

ds.
● The rear shelf can be stored under the lug-
gage c
ompartment variable floor when the
latter is in the top position (except for vehi-
cles equipped with natural gas engine CNG)
››› page 150. Fitting the rear shelf
● Place the rear shelf in the housing provided
in the left
side cover.
● Engage the support of the rear shelf
›››
Fig. 161 1 in the right housing.
● Check that the support ››
›
Fig. 161 1 is
pr operly
en
gaged. WARNING
Animals, loose or unsecured or objects car-
ried on the re ar shelf

can cause serious injury
in case of sudden manoeuvring or braking or
in case of an accident.
● Do not leave hard, sharp or heavy objects
or in bags
on the rear shelf.
● Never carry animals on the rear shelf. 149
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Storing the rear shelf 3 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC
Fig. 162
In the luggage compartment: covers
f or s
t
oring the rear shelf. Fig. 163
In the luggage compartment: fitting
the s t
or

age compartment shelf. The rear shelf cannot be stored under the
lug
g
ag

e compartment variable floor.
● Remove the left and right covers
›››
Fig. 162. ●
Pres
s the rear shelf until it engages in its
housing ››› Fig. 163.
● Put the left and right covers in their original
position.
St

oring the rear shelf 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST
Fig. 164
In the luggage compartment: hous-
in g f
or s

toring the rear shelf. Fig. 165
In the luggage compartment: hous-
ing f or s

toring the rear shelf. The rear shelf cannot be stored under the
lug
g
ag

e compartment variable floor.
● Remove covers ›››
Fig. 164 A left and right.
● Press the head of the rear shelf in the direc-
tion of the arr
o

w until it engages in its hous-
ing ››› Fig. 165.
● Put the left and right covers in their original
position.
150