2015 Seat Leon SC warning lights

Self-help
they should be changed if they are damaged,
or c l
e
aned if they are dirty ››› .
Dam ag
ed w
iper blades should be replaced
immediately. These are available from quali-
fied workshops. WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and incr e

ase the risk of accident and serious
injury.
● Always replace damaged or worn blades or
bla
des which do not clean the windscreen
correctly. CAUTION
● Damag ed or dir

ty windscreen wipers could
scratch the glass.
● If products containing solvents, rough
spong
es or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.
● Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
thinner or simil
ar products to clean the win-
dows.
● In icy conditions, always check that the
wiper bl
ades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position ›››
 page 64. CAUTION
● To pr ev

ent damage to the bonnet and the
wiper arms, only leave them in the service
position.
● Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms. Towing and tow-starting the ve-
hicl
e
Gener

al information Read the additional information carefully
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 page 61. WARNING
If the vehicle has no electrical power, the
brak e light

s, turn signals and all other lights
will no longer function. Do not have the vehi-
cle towed away. Failure to follow this instruc-
tion could result in an accident. WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when tow-start-
ing, f or e

xample, the towed vehicle can easily
be driven into the towing vehicle. CAUTION
If there is no oil in the gearbox or no lubricant
in the autom atic

transmission the car may only be towed with the driven wheels lifted
cl
e

ar of the road, or transported on a special
car transporter or trailer. CAUTION
Do not tow a vehicle for more than 50 m in at-
t empt t

o start it. There is risk of damage to
the catalytic converter. Note
● Ple a

se observe related legal requirements.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights of both
vehicl
es. However, observe any regulations
to the contrary.
● The tow rope must not be twisted. Other-
wise the fr
ont tow line anchorage could be
pulled off the vehicle. 89
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Emergencies
Note
● In the v ehic
le, there are more fuses than
those indicated in this chapter. These should
only be changed by a specialised workshop.
● Positions not containing a fuse do not ap-
pear in the fo
llowing tables.
● Some of the equipment listed in the tables
below pert
ain only to certain versions of the
model or are optional extras.
● Please note that the above lists, while cor-
rect at
the time of printing, are subject to
change. Bulbs
Ch an
gin

g a bulbRead the additional information carefully
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 page 56.
Changing bulbs requires a certain degree of
practical skill.
If you choose to change the engine compart-
ment lamps yourself, remember that it is a
dangerous area ››› in Work in the engine
c omp
ar

tment on page 246.
Always use identical bulbs with the same
designation. The name can be found on the
base of the bulb holder. Depending on how equipped the vehicle is,
there are diff

erent sets of headlights and tail
lights:
● Halogen headlights
● Full-LED main headlights*
● Rear bulb light
● LED rear light*
Ful
l-LED headlight system*
Full-LED headlights handle all light functions
(daylight, side light, turn signal, dipped
beam and route light) with light emitting di-
odes (LEDs) as a light source.
Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lifetime of the car and light bulbs cannot be
replaced. In case of headlight failure, go to
an authorised workshop to have it replaced. WARNING
● Tak e p

articular care when working on com-
ponents in the engine compartment if the en-
gine is warm. Risk of burns.
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The
glas
s can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not
to injure
yourself on sharp edges, in particu-
lar on the headlight housing. CAUTION
● Remo v

e the ignition key before working on
the electric system. Otherwise, a short circuit
could occur.
● Switch off the lights and the parking light
before c
hanging a bulb.
● Take good care to avoid damaging any com-
ponents. For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dis-
pose of u

sed bulbs in the proper manner. Note
● Ple a

se check at regular intervals that all
lighting (especially the exterior lighting) on
your vehicle is functioning properly. This is
not only in the interest of your own safety,
but also that of all other road users.
● Before changing a bulb, make sure you
have the c
orrect new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your bar
e hands, use a cloth or paper towel
instead, since the fingerprints left on the
glass will vaporise as a result of the heat gen-
erated by the bulb, they will be deposited on
the reflector and will impair its surface. 94

Operation
●
Addition a
l lights and other accessories in
front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect
of the coolant. At high outside temperatures
and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.
● The front spoiler also ensures proper distri-
bution of the c
ooling air when the vehicle is
moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can re-
duce the cooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assis-
tance. Fuel - Gas level
Fig. 126
Fuel gauge. Displays
2 and
6
› ›
› Fig. 124
only work
when the ignition is switched on. When the
display reaches the reserve mark, the lower
diode lights up in red and the control lamp 
appears ››› page 104. When the fuel level is
very low, the lower diode flashes in red. The yellow control lamp 
lights up when the
re
serve level has been reached.
The green warning lamp  lights up when the
vehicle is running in natural gas operating
mode.
The green warning lamp  switches off when
the natural gas is exhausted. The engine
changes to operate with petrol.
Problem: If the vehicle is left parked for a
long time immediately after refuelling, the
natural gas level indicator may not accurately
indicate the same level shown after refuelling
when the vehicle is started up again. This is
not due to a leak in the system, but to a drop
in pressure in the gas tank for technical rea-
sons after a cooling phase just after refuel-
ling.
Fuel level - Petrol/Diesel Fig. 127
Fuel gauge. The display
6
› ››
Fig. 124
on ly works when
the ignition is switched on. When the display
reaches the reserve mark, the lower diode
lights up in red and the control lamp  ap-
pears ››› page 104. When the fuel level is very
low, the lower diode flashes in red.
The distance to empty fuel level is displayed
on the instrument panel 3
› ››
Fig. 124
.
The c

apacity of the fuel tank of your vehicle is
given in the Technical data section
›››  page 51. CAUTION
Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An ir-
re gu

lar fuel supply could cause misfiring. In
this way the unburned fuel can reach the ex-
haust system, which could cause the catalytic
converter to overheat resulting in damage. Control lamps
W arnin
g and indic

ation lamps Read the additional information carefully
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 page 41.
The control and warning lamps are indicators
of warnings, ››› , faults
››
›
or certain func-
tion s.
Some c
ontrol and warning lamps come
on when the ignition is switched on, and
switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driving.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps
Depending on the model, additional text
me s
s
ages may be viewed on the instrument
panel display. These may be purely informa-
tive or they may be advising of the need for
action ››› page 104, Instruments.
Depending upon the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-
times a symbol may be displayed on the in-
strument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are
lit, an audible warning is also heard. WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignor-
ed, the v ehic

le may stall in traffic, or may
cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text
mess
ages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● Park the vehicle away from traffic and en-
sure th
at there are no highly flammable ma-
terials under the vehicle that could come into
contact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry
grass, fuel).
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-
dent for the driv
er and for other road users. If
necessary, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put out the warning triangle to ad-
vise other drivers.
● Before opening the bonnet, switch off the
engine and al
low it to cool. ●
In any

vehicle, the engine compartment is a
hazardous area and could cause severe inju-
ries ››› page 246. CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text
me ss

ages when they appear may result in
faults in the vehicle. Engine management*
 This warning lamp monitors the engine man-
ag
ement
sy

stem for petrol engines.
The warning lamp  (Electronic Power Con-
trol) lights up when the ignition is switched
on while system operation is being verified. It
should go out once the engine is started.
If there is a fault in the electronic engine
management system while you are driving,
this warning lamp will light up. Stop the vehi-
cle and seek technical assistance.
Engine pre-heating/fault system* The warning lamp lights up to show that the
glo
w p
lug

s are preheating the diesel engine.
The control lamp  lights up
If the control lamp  lights up when the en-
gine is started it means that the glow plugs are preheating. When the warning lamp goes
off, the engine shou

ld be started straight
away.
Control lamp  flashes
If a fault develops in the engine management
system while you are driving, the glow plug
system lamp will flash . Take the vehicle to
a specialised workshop as soon as possible
and have the engine checked. 109
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Introduction to the Easy
C onnect
sy
stem*
System settings (CAR)* CAR menu (Setup) Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 28
To select the settings menus, press the Easy
Connect  button and the
Set
up function
b utt
on.
The act

ual number of menus available and
the name of the various options in these me-
nus will depend on the vehicle’s electronics
and equipment.
Pressing the menu button will always take
you to the last menu used.
When the function button check box is activa-
ted , the function is active.
Pressing the menu button  will always take
y ou t
o the l

ast menu used.
Any changes made using the settings menus
are automatically saved on closing those me-
nus.
Function buttons in the vehicle’s settings
menuPage
ESC system››› page 178
Tyres››› page 259
Driver assistance››› table on page 28
Parking and manoeuvring››› page 211
Vehicle lights››› table on page 28
Rear vision mirrors and wind-
screen wipers››› table on page 28
Opening and closing››› table on page 28
Multifunction display››› table on page 28
Date and time››› table on page 28
Units››› table on page 28
Service››› page 105
Factory settings››› table on page 28 WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the risk of

injury. Operating the Easy Connect
system while driving could distract you from
traffic. 110

Opening and closing
Programming the central locking sys-
t em You can use Easy Connect* to select which
doors
ar
e unlocked with the central locking
system. Using the radio or the Easy Connect*
system, you can select whether the vehicle
automatically closes with the “Auto Lock”
programme at speeds of more than 15 km/h
(10 mph).
Programming the unlocking of the doors (ve-
hicles with Easy Connect)
– Select: control button Systems or Vehi-
cle systems > Vehicle settings >
Central locking > Unlocking doors .
Progr ammin

g the Auto Lock (vehicles with
radio)
– Select: SETUP button > control button

Central locking > Locking while
driving .
Pr ogr
ammin

g the Auto Lock (vehicles with
Easy Connect)
– Select: control button Systems or Vehi-
cle systems > Vehicle settings >
Locking while driving .
Unlocking doors You can c

hoose to un-
lock all the doors or only the driver door
when you unlock the vehicle. In all the op-
tions, the fuel tank flap is also unlocked. With the Driver
setting, when y
ou press the
 button on the remote control key only the
door on the driv er's
s
ide is unlocked. If that
button is pressed twice, the rest of the doors
and the rear lid will be unlocked.
In vehicles with a conventional key, turn the
key in the door lock, in the direction of open-
ing, twice within 2 seconds.
If the button  is pressed, all the vehicle
door s
ar

e locked. At the same time, a confir-
mation signal* is heard.
Auto Lock /Locking while driving . If
you select on, all the vehicle doors are
locked at speeds above 15 km/h (10 mph).
Central locking switch Read the additional information carefully
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 page 11
Please note the following when using the
central locking switch to lock your vehicle:
● It is not possible to open the doors or the
rear lid fr
om the outside (for safety reasons,
e.g. when stopped at traffic lights).
● The LED in the central locking switch lights
up when all the door
s are closed and locked.
● You can open the doors individually from
the inside b
y pulling the inside door handle. ●
In the event of
an accident in which the air-
bags inflate, doors locked from the inside will
be automatically unlocked to facilitate access
and assistance. WARNING
● The centr a

l locking switch also operates
when the ignition is switched off and auto-
matically locks all the vehicle doors when the
button  is pressed.
● The central locking switch does not operate
if the v

ehicle is locked from the outside and
the anti-theft security system is switched on.
● Locked doors could delay assistance in an
emergency
, potentially putting lives at risk.
Do not leave anyone, especially children, in
the vehicle. Note
The doors and the tailgate are locked auto-
matic a

lly when the vehicle reaches a speed of
about 15 km/h (Auto Lock) ››› page 116. You
can unlock the vehicle again using button  on the central locking switch.
Anti-theft security system (Safelock)*
The following message is displayed on the in-
s
trument
p

anel to remind the driver that
when the vehicle is closed from the outside,
the anti-theft security system is switched on.  Do not forget the Safelock. »
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Safety

Operation
The automatic tailgate locking time extension
f u
nction c
an be activated. Where this func-
tion is activated and once the rear lid has
been unlocked by pressing the  button on
the r emot
e c

ontrol key ››› page 118, the rear
lid can be re-opened for a certain length of
time.
Where required, the automatic tailgate lock-
ing time extension function can be activated
or deactivated at an Authorised SEAT Service,
which will provide all the necessary informa-
tion.
Before the vehicle locks automatically, there
is a risk of intruders getting into the vehicle.
Therefore, we recommend you always lock
the vehicle by pressing the  button on the
r emot
e c

ontrol or by using the central locking
button. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Intro-
duction on pag e 88
.
● Always close the rear lid properly. Risk of
accident
or injury.
● The rear lid must not be opened when the
rever
se or rear fog lights are lit. This may
damage the tail lights.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down
with y
our hand on the rear window. The glass
could smash. Risk of injury! ●
Ens ur

e the rear lid is locked after closing it.
If not, it may open unexpectedly while driv-
ing.
● Closing the rear lid without observing and
ensurin
g it is clear could cause serious injury
to you and to third parties. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the rear lid.
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-
closed, e
xhaust gases may penetrate into the
interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● If you only open the rear lid, do not leave
the key in
side. The vehicle cannot be opened
if the key is left inside. Electric windows
Openin g and c
lo

sing of the electric
windows* Fig. 137
Detail of the driver door: controls for
the w indo
w

s (5-door vehicle with front and
rear electric windows). Read the additional information carefully
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 page 14
The front and rear electric windows can be
operated by using the controls on the driver
door. The other doors each have a switch for
their own window.
Always close the windows fully if you park
the vehicle or leave it unattended ››› .
Y ou c
an u

se the electric windows for approx.
10 minutes after switching off the ignition if
neither the driver door nor the front passen-
ger door has been opened and the key has
not been removed from the ignition.
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Opening and closing
Safety switch * (only
in 5-door vehicles)
Safety switch 5 on the driver door can be
u sed t
o di

sable the electric window buttons
in the rear doors.
Safety switch not pressed: buttons on rear
doors are activated.
Safety switch pressed: buttons on rear doors
are deactivated.
The safety control symbol  lights up in yel-
low if the buttons on the rear door are switch-
ed off. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Intro-
duction on pag e 88
.
● Incorrect use of the electric windows can
res
ult in injury.
● Never close the rear lid without observing
and ensurin
g it is clear, to do otherwise could
cause serious injury to you and third parties.
Make sure that no one is in the path of a win-
dow.
● The engine may accidentally be started and
be out of c
ontrol.
● If the ignition is switched on, the electric
equipment cou
ld be activated with risk of in-
jury, for example, in the electric windows.
● The doors can be locked using the remote
contro
l key. This could become an obstacle
for assistance in an emergency situation. ●
Alw a

ys take the key with you when you
leave the vehicle.
● The electric windows will work until the ig-
nition has
been switched off and one of the
front doors has been opened.
● If necessary, use the safety switch to disa-
ble the r
ear electric windows. Make sure that
they have been disabled. Note
If the window is not able to close because it
i s s

tiff or because of an obstruction, the win-
dow will automatically open again
››› page 125. If this happens, check why the
window could not be closed before attempt-
ing to close it again. Roll-back function
The roll-back function reduces the risk of in-
jur
y
when the el

ectric windows close.
● If a window is obstructed when closing au-
tomatic
ally, the window stops at this point
and lowers immediately ››› .
● Next, check why the window does not close
bef or
e att

empting it again.
● If you try within the following 10 seconds
and the window c
loses again with difficulty
or there is an obstruction, the automatic clos-
ing will stop working for 10 seconds. ●
If the windo
w is still obstructed, the win-
dow will stop at this point.
● If there is no obvious reason why the win-
dow cannot
be closed, try to close it again by
pulling the tab within ten seconds. The win-
dow closes with maximum force. The roll-
back function is now deactivated.
● If more than 10 seconds pass, the window
wil
l open fully when you operate one of the
buttons. One-touch closing is reactivated. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Opening
and clo s
ing of the electric windows* on
page 125.
● The roll-back function does not prevent fin-
gers
or other parts of the body getting
pinched against the window frame. Risk of
accident. Convenience opening/closing
Use the convenience opening/closing func-
tion t
o e
a

sily open/close all the windows and
the sliding/tilting sunroof* from the outside.
Convenience open function
– Press and hold button  on the remote
c ontr
o

l key until all the windows and the
sliding/tilting sunroof* have reached the
desired position, or »
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Safety