2015 Seat Leon 5D ESP

Driver assistance systems
The control lamp  swit
c hes off. For vehicles
with a driver information system* the driver
will be informed that ASR is enabled.
Disconnection of the ESC
In some versions of the model, besides the
traction control system (ASR), the electronic
stability programme (ESC) can also be
switched off. ● Press the button  ›››
Fig. 190 for approxi-
mately 1 second to switch off the ASR func-
tion.
● Press the button  ›››
Fig. 190 for approxi-
mately 3 seconds to switch off the Electronic
Stability programme (ESC), including the ASR
function.
● The ASR and ESC function are reconnected
by pr
essing the button  ››› Fig. 190.
● OR: activate or deactivate the ASR or ESC
fu
nction in the Easy Connect system by
means of the button  and the function
b utt
on

s Setup and
E
SC
System .
WARNING
You should switch on the ESC Sport mode on-
ly if the tr

affic conditions and your driving
ability allow you to do so safely: risk of skid-
ding!
● With ESC in Sport mode, the stabilising
function w
ill be limited to allow for a sportier
drive. The driving wheels could spin and the
vehicle could “skid”. ●
If the E SC/ASR i

s deactivated, the vehicle
stabilisation function is not available. Note
If the ASR is disconnected or the ESC’s Sport
mode i s sel

ected, cruise control* will be
switched off. Brakes
New brake pads
F
or the fir
s

t 400 km (250 miles), new brake
pads have not yet reached their maximum
braking capacity, and need to be “run in”
first. However, you can compensate for the
slightly reduced braking effect by applying
more pressure on the brake pedal. Avoid
overloading the brakes while running them
in.
Wear
The rate of wear on the brake pads depends
a great deal on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the vehicle is operated. This is
a particular problem in urban traffic and
short stretches, or with very sporty driving.
Depending on the speed, the braking force
and the environmental conditions (for exam-
ple, the temperature, air humidity, etc.)
noises may be produced on braking. Wet roads or road salt
In cert

ain situations (for example, on driving
through flooded areas, in severe downpours
or after washing the vehicle) the braking ac-
tion could be delayed if the discs and pads
are damp, or frozen in winter. In this case the
brakes should be “dried” by pressing the
brake pedal several times.
At high speed and with the windscreen wip-
ers activated, the brake pads will briefly
touch the brake discs. This takes place, al-
though unnoticeable to the driver, at regular
intervals to improve the response time of the
brakes when they are wet.
The effectiveness of the brakes can also be
temporarily reduced if the vehicle is driven
for some distance without using the brakes
when there is a lot of salt on the road in win-
ter. The layer of salt that accumulates on the
discs and pads can be removed by gently ap-
plying the brakes a few times.
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for corrosion to
form on the discs and dirt to build up on the
brake pads if the vehicle is used infrequently
or the brakes are not used very often.
If the brakes are not used frequently, or if
rust has formed on the disks, it is advisable
to clean off the pads and disks by braking
firmly a few times at a moderately high speed
››› .
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WARNING
If the message ACC ready to start ap-
pear s
on the instrument panel display and
the vehicle in front starts up, the vehicle will
start up automatically. In this case the radar
sensor may not detect obstacles on the road.
This could cause an accident and serious in-
juries.
● Before driving off, check that the road is
cle
ar. If necessary, apply the brake. Monitoring system Front As-
s
i
s

t*
Introduction 

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table on page 2
The Front Assist Monitoring system helps to
prevent rear collisions.
The Front Assist can warn the driver of colli-
sion hazards, prepare the vehicle for emer-
gency braking in case of danger, assist the
driver on braking and cause automatic brak-
ing.
The Front Assist is not a replacement for
driver awareness. Distance warning
If the sy
s

tem detects that safety is endan-
gered by the proximity of the vehicle in front,
it may warn the driver by means of a message
on the instrument panel when driving at a
speed of between approximately 60 km/h
(37 mph) and 210 km/h (130 mph)
››› Fig. 202.
The warning moment varies depending on
the traffic situation and driver behaviour.
Pre-warning
If the system detects a possible collision with
the vehicle in front, it may warn the driver by
means of an audible warning and an indica-
tion on the instrument panel when driving at
a speed of between approximately 30 km/h
(18 mph) and 210 km/h (130 mph)
››› Fig. 202.
The warning moment varies depending on
the traffic situation and driver behaviour. At
the same time, the vehicle will prepare for a
possible emergency braking ››› .
C ritic
a

l warning
If the driver fails to react to the pre-warning,
the system may actively intervene in the
brakes when driving at a speed of between
approximately 30 km/h (18 mph) and
210 km/h (130 mph), generating a brief jolt
to warn of the imminent collision. Automatic braking
If the driver al

so fails to react to the pre-warn-
ing, the system may brake the vehicle auto-
matically, by progressively increasing braking
effect driving at a speed of between approxi-
mately 5 km/h (3 mph) and 210 km/h
(130 mph). By reducing speed in case of a
possible collision, the system may contribute
to reducing the consequences of an accident.
Front assist
If the Front Assist notices that the driver is
not braking sufficiently in case of a collision
hazard, the system can increase braking ef-
fect and thus avert the collision when driving
at a speed of between approximately 5 km/h
(3 mph) and 210 km/h (130 mph). Front as-
sist only acts while the brake pedal is press-
ed down hard. WARNING
The intelligent technology in the Front Assist
cannot c

hange the laws of physics. The driver
is always responsible for braking in time. If
the Front Assist issues a warning, then, de-
pending on the traffic circumstances, you
must brake immediately or dodge the obsta-
cle.
● Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehicl
e in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
● The Front Assist alone cannot avoid acci-
dents and seriou
s injuries. » 197
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Front Assist operation may be affected by a
s tr
on
g radar reverse reflection. This may oc-
cur, for example, in a closed car park or due
to the presence of metallic objects (e.g. rails
on the road or sheets used in road works).
The area in front of and around the radar sen-
sor should not be covered with adhesives,
additional or similar headlights, as this may
negatively affect Front Assist operation.
If structural modifications are made to the ve-
hicle, for example, if the suspension is low-
ered or the front spoiler is modified, Front As-
sist operation may be affected. So structural
modifications should only be made by speci-
alised workshops. SEAT recommends visiting
a SEAT dealership for this purpose.
If work is done incorrectly on the front of the
vehicle, the radar sensor could be damaged
or lose its settings, and Front Assist opera-
tion may be affected. So repair work should
only be made by specialised workshops.
SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT dealership
for this purpose. CAUTION
If you have the sensation that the radar sen-
sor is d

amaged or has lost its settings, dis-
connect the Front Assist. This will avoid pos-
sible damage. If this occurs have it adjusted.
● The sensor may become damaged or lose
its settin
gs when knocked, for example, dur- ing a parking manoeuvre. This may compro-
mise the sy
s

tem's efficacy or disconnect it.
● Repairs to the radar sensor require special-
ist
knowledge and special tools. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this pur-
pose.
● Clean away the snow with a brush and the
ice pref
erably with a solvent-free de-icer
spray. Operating the Front Assist monitoring
sys
t

em Fig. 204
On the instrument panel display:
Fr ont
As

sist switched off message. The Front Assist monitoring system is active
whenev
er the ignition i
s

switched on.
When the Front Assist is switched off, so too
are the pre-warning function (pre warning)
and the distance warning. SEAT recommends leaving the Front Assist al-
way

s switched on. Exceptions ››› page 200,
Switching the Front Assist Monitoring Sys-
tem off in the following situations .
Switching the Front Assist monitoring sys-
tem on and off
With the ignition switched on, the Front As-
sist can be switched on and off as follows:
● Select the corresponding menu option us-
ing the butt
on for the driver assist systems
›››  page 32.
● OR: switch the system on or off in the Easy
Connect
system with the button  and the
f u
nction b
uttons  and
Driv
er As
s ist ›››
 pag
e 28.
When the Fr ont Assist monitoring system is
switched off, the instrument panel will inform
that it has been switched off with the follow-
ing indicator  ››› Fig. 204.
Switching the pre-warning function on or off
The pre-warning function can be switched on
or off in the Easy Connect system with the
button  and the function buttons
 and
Driv er As
s

ist
› ›
›
 page 28.
The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.
SEAT recommends keeping the pre-warning
function switched on at all times. »
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City Emergency braking function Fig. 205
On the instrument panel display:
pr e-w
arnin
g message The City Emergency braking function is part
of
the Fr
ont

Assist monitoring and is active
whenever the system is switched on.
Depending on the equipment, the pre-warn-
ing function can be switched on or off in the
Easy Connect system with the button  and
the f u
nction b

uttons  and
Driv
er As
s ist›››
 pag
e 28.
The C ity Emergency braking function picks
up, at speeds between 5 km/h (3 mph) and
30 km/h (19 mph) approximately, the traffic
situation in front of the vehicle up to a dis-
tance of about 10 m. If the system detects a possible collision with
a v
ehic

le in front of it, the vehicle prepares
for a possible emergency braking ››› .
If the driv
er f

ails to react to a possible colli-
sion, the system may brake the vehicle auto-
matically, by progressively increasing braking
effect driving to reduce speed in the event of
a collision. The system can thus help to re-
duce the consequences of an accident.
Status display
Automatic deceleration by means of the City
Emergency braking function is displayed on
the instrument panel by means of the pre-
warning ››› Fig. 205 1)
. WARNING
The smart technology included in the City
Emerg ency

braking function cannot defy the
laws of physics. The driver is always respon-
sible for braking in time.
● Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehicl
e in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
● The City Emergency braking function alone
cannot pr
event accidents or serious injury.
● In complex driving situations, the City
Emergency
braking function may issue unnec-
essary warnings and intervene inopportunely in braking, such as in work areas or if there
are met
a

l rails.
● If the operation of the City Emergency brak-
ing fu
nction is impaired, for example, by dirt
or because the radar sensor has lost its set-
tings, the system may issue unnecessary
warnings and intervene inopportunely in the
braking.
● During driving, the City Emergency braking
function doe
s not react to people or animals
or vehicles crossing your path or which ap-
proach you head-on in the same lane. Note
● When the City Emer

gency braking function
causes a braking, the brake pedal is “hard-
er”.
● Automatic interventions on the brakes by
the City Emer
gency braking function may be
interrupted by pressing the clutch, accelera-
tor or moving the wheel.
● The City Emergency braking function can
brake the
vehicle until it stops completely.
However, the brake system does not halt the
vehicle permanently. Use the foot brake!
● If several inopportune intervenes occur,
switc
h off the Front Assist and with it the City
Emergency braking function. Take it to a spe-
cialised workshop, SEAT recommends visiting
a SEAT dealership. »1)
The symbol on the instrument panels with colour
dis p

lay is in colour. 201
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In the FR and X-PERIENCE models equipped
w ith dy
n
amic chassis control and Navi Sys-
tem Plus, the Comfort profile is also
available.
In the Leon Cupra model the four profiles are Comfort , Sport, Cupra and Individual .
The Individual profile can be configured
according to personal preferences. The other
profiles are fixed.
Description Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hic
l
e,

SEAT Drive Profile can operate on the
following functions:
Engine
Depending on the profile selected, the en-
gine responds more spontaneously or more
in harmony with the movements of the accel-
erator. Additionally, when Eco mode is selec-
ted, the Start-stop function is automatically
activated.
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
gear change points are modified to position
them in lower or higher engine speed ranges.
Additionally, the Eco 1)
mode activates the In- ertia function, enabling consumption to be
further r

educed.
In manual gearbox vehicles, Eco1)
mode cau-
ses the gear change recommendation indica-
tions that appear on the instrument panel to
vary, facilitating more efficient driving.
Dynamic chassis control (DCC)

››› table on page 2
DCC continuously adapts the shock absorb-
ers to the condition of the road and current
driving conditions, according to the pre-set
programme.
In the event of a fault in the DCC, the follow-
ing message is displayed on the instrument
screen Fault: damping setting .
Address
Power steering becomes more robust in
Sport mode to enable a sportier driving
style. In the Leon Cupra the power steering
becomes more robust in Cupra mode.
Air conditioning
In vehicles with Climatronic, this can operate
in eco 1)
mode, especially restricting fuel con-
sumption. Ambient lighting
The ambient lightin
g guides located in the in-
terior front door panels of the Leon FR and
the Leon Cupra change colour from white to
red depending on the driving mode selected.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 2)
According to the active driving profile, the ac-
celeration gradient of the adaptive cruise
control varies.
Electronic self-locking differential 2)
The self-locking differential adapts its behav-
iour depending on the driving profile chosen.
Normal mode or Cupra mode can be selected
to prioritise improved traction in sport driv-
ing. 1)
In the Leon Cupra model, Ec o
mode is selected
through the Individual profile.
2) Applies to the Leon Cupra model.
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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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table on page 2
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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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 ›››
 page 28.
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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