2016 Seat Leon 5D light

Operation
Note
● Bef or
e starting a journey, verify that the
field of vision of the camera is not covered
››› Fig. 214.
● Always keep the field of vision of the cam-
era cl
ean. Switching off the Lane Assist system
in the fo
l

lowing situationsDue to the limits of the Lane Assist system,
sw
it
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 (37 mph).Traffic Jam Assist
D e
s

cription and operation 

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table on page 2 Traffic Jam Assist helps the driver keep the
car w
ithin its

lane and to move in convoy in
case of traffic congestion or slow traffic.
Traffic Jam Assist is an additional function of
Lane Assist ››› page 213 and combines Lane
Assist functions with Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) ››› page 196. Therefore, it is essential
that you read these two chapters carefully
and note the limitations of the systems and
the information about them.
Operation of Traffic Jam Assist
At speeds of below 60 km/h (40 mph), Traffic
Jam Assist can maintain a (temporary) dis-
tance preset by the driver with respect to the
vehicle ahead and help stay within the lane
››› .
T o do thi
s, the sy

stem automatically controls
the acceleration, brakes and steering, and
slows down the vehicle until it stops fully
when behind another vehicle that is stop-
ping. It then automatically moves off again
when the car in front does so.
Traffic Jam Assist is designed only for use on
motorways and wide roads. Therefore, never
use it in city traffic.
Switching Traffic Jam Assist on and off
If Lane Assist is on, ›››
page 213 Traffic Jam
Assist is switched on and off in the infotain-
ment system using the  button and theSETUP and
Driv
er a
s
sistance function buttons
› ›
›
 page 27.
It is activated by switching on Lane Assist
and the lane centring guide in the infotain-
ment system. If the lane centring guide is not
active, the Traffic Jam Assist system is not ac-
tive
Traffic Jam Assist may be disconnected using
the button for driver assistance systems to-
gether with Lane Assist ›››
 page 31.
Technical requirements for using Traffic Jam
Assist
● Lane Assist must be activated ›››
page 213,
Lane Assist system*.
● Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) must be con-
nected and active ›

›› page 196.
● The selector lever must be in the D/S posi-
tion or in the
Tiptronic selection track.
● The speed must be below 60 km/h
(38 mph).
● The lane centring guide must be active
›››
page 215.
Traffic Jam Assist is not active (the Lane As-
sist control light turns yellow) ● If any of the conditions mentioned on
page 216, T
echnical requirements for using
Traffic Jam Assist are no longer met.
216

Operation
If the driver continues to do nothing, the sys-
t em aut
om
atically takes over the accelerator,
brakes and steering in order to brake the ve-
hicle and keep it in its lane ››› . If the re-
m ainin
g br

aking distance is sufficient, if nec-
essary the system slows down the vehicle un-
til it stops completely and automatically
switches on the electronic parking brake
››› page 172.
When the Emergency Assist is actively adjust-
ing, the hazard warning lights come on
››› page 135 and the vehicle makes slight zig-
zag movements in the lane in order to warn
other drivers.
Switching the Emergency Assist on and off
The Emergency Assist is switched on auto-
matically when the Lane Assist is switched on
››› page 213.
Technical requirements for using the Emer-
gency Assist ● The adaptive cruise control (ACC) must be
switc
hed on ››› page 196.
● The Lane Assist must be switched on
›››
page 213.
● The selector lever must be at the D/S posi-
tion or in the
Tiptronic selection track.
● The system must have detected a lane sep-
aration line on both side
s of the vehicle
››› Fig. 213. The following conditions may cause the
Emergency

Assist not to react or to switch off
automatically:
● If the driver accelerates, brakes or moves
the steerin
g wheel.
● If any of the conditions mentioned in
›››
page 218, Technical requirements for us-
ing the Emergency Assist are not fulfilled.
● If any of the conditions required for opera-
tion of the Lane Ass
ist are not met
››› page 213.
● If any of the conditions necessary for the
adaptiv
e cruise control (ACC) to work are no
longer fulfilled ››› page 196. WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
Emerg ency

Assist cannot overcome the limits
imposed by the laws of physics; it only works
within the limits of the system. The driver is
responsible for driving the vehicle.
● Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehicl
e in front of you at all times to suit the
visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.
● Keep your hands on the wheel at all times
to be re
ady to intervene in the steering at any
time.
● The Emergency Assist alone cannot always
avoid acc
idents or serious injuries.
● If the operation of the Emergency Assist is
impaired, f
or example if the radar sensor of the adaptive cruise control (ACC) or the Lane
Ass
i

st camera are covered or have lost their
settings, the system may intervene inoppor-
tunely in braking or in steering.
● The Emergency Assist does not react to
people or anim
al or vehicles crossing your
path or which approach you head-on in the
same lane. WARNING
If the Emergency Assist Intervenes inoppor-
t u nely

, serious accidents and injuries may oc-
cur.
● If the Emergency Assist does not operate
properly, sw
itch off the Lane Assist
››› page 213. Doing so will also switch off the
Emergency Assist.
● Have the system checked by a specialised
workshop
. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this. Note
● Autom atic

interventions by the Emergency
Assist on the brakes may be interrupted by
pressing the accelerator or brake or by mov-
ing the wheel.
● Hazard warning lights that come on auto-
matica
lly can be switched off by pressing the
accelerator or the break, moving the steering
wheel or pressing the hazard warning light
switch. 218

Operation
Normal mode or Cupra mode can be selected
t o prioriti
se impr
oved traction in sport driv-
ing.
Setting driving mode Fig. 215
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. 215, 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.
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. 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-
erthel
e

ss, 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.
● The eco mode is not
available when towing
a trailer. Setting driving mode
3 App
lies to the model: Leon Cupra Fig. 216
Centre console: Cupra Drive Profile
b utt
on. 

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table on page 2
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Driver assistance systems
You can select from Convenience, Sport,
Cupra and Individual .
C upr
a Driv
e Profile button
You can select the required mode either by
repeatedly pressing the button with the Cu-
pra logotype ››› Fig. 216, 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 220 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. 221
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Driver assistance systems
Indication on display Fig. 217
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. 217 and, depending on the navigation
system installed in a vehicle, also on the in-
fotainment system display ›››
 page 27.
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 222, 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. 217 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. 217 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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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
WARNING
● Alw a
ys pay attention, also when looking
straight ahead, to traffic and the vehicle
surroundings. The assistance systems are not
a replacement for driver awareness. When in-
serting or removing the vehicle from a park-
ing space, or when performing similar ma-
noeuvres the driver always assumes the re-
sponsibility.
● Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times t
o suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.
● The ultrasound sensors have blind spots in
which ob
stacles and people are not regis-
tered. Pay special attention to children and
animals.
● Always keep visual control of the vehicle
surrou
ndings: use the mirrors for additional
help. CAUTION
Parking Aid functions may be negatively af-
fect ed b

y different factors that may lead to
damage to the vehicle or its immediate sur-
rounds:
● Under certain circumstances, the system
does not
detect or display certain objects:
– Objects such as chains, trailer draw bars,
fences, posts and thin trees.
– Objects that are located above the sen-
sors, such as protrusions in a wall. –
Ob j

ects with certain surfaces or struc-
tures, such as wire mesh fences or pow-
der snow.
● Certain surfaces of objects and garments
do not refl
ect the ultrasound sensors' sig-
nals. The system cannot detect, at least cor-
rectly, these objects or people wearing such
clothes.
● Ultrasound sensor signals may be affected
by e
xternal sound sources. In certain circum-
stances this may prevent them from detect-
ing people or objects.
● Please note that low obstacles detected by
the syst
em may no longer be registered by
the sensors as the car moves closer, so the
system will not give any further warning. In
certain circumstances, objects such as high
kerbs that could damage the bottom of the
vehicle are not detected either.
● If the first warning from the ParkPilot is ig-
nored, the v
ehicle could suffer considerable
damage.
● The knocks or damage on the radiator
grill
e, bumper, wheel arch and vehicle under-
body can adjust the orientation of the sen-
sors. This can affect the parking aid function.
Have the function checked by a specialised
workshop. Note
● In cer t

ain situations, the system can give a
warning even though there is no obstacle in
the detected area, e.g: –
with r ough or c

obbled floors or ground
with long grass;
– with external ultrasound sources, such as
cleaning vehicles or other vehicles;
– In downpours, intense snow or dense ex-
haust gases;
– if the registration plate (front or rear) is
not properly affixed to the bumper sur-
face;
– or in locations such as the brow of a hill.
● In order to guarantee good system opera-
tion, keep the ultr
asound sensors clean, free
of snow or ice, and do not cover them with
adhesives or other objects.
● If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-
ment to c
lean the ultrasound sensors, apply
it directly only very briefly and always from a
distance of more than 10 cm.
● Retrofitting of accessories to the vehicle,
such a
s a bicycle rack, may interfere with the
operation of the Parking Aid.
● In order to familiarise yourself with the sys-
tem, it i
s advised that you practice parking in
an area or car park that is free from traffic.
There must be good weather and light condi-
tions.
● The volume and tone of the warnings can
be modified, in addition t
o the indications
››› page 230.
● In vehicles without a driv
er information
system, these parameters can be modified in
a SEAT Official Service or in a specialised
workshop. 226

Driver assistance systems
●
Ple a
se observe information on towing a
trailer ››› page 230.
● The display on the Easy Connect screen
shows
a slight time delay. Rear parking aid*
The rear Parking Aid assists the driver in
park
in

g by means of audible warning
sounds.
Description
There are sensors integrated in the rear
bumper. When the sensors detect an obsta-
cle, you are alerted by audible warnings.
Make particularly sure that the sensors are
not covered by adhesives, residues and the
like, as this could affect the system's opera-
tion. Cleaning instructions ››› page 248.
The approximate measurement range of the
rear sensors is:
side area0.60 m
central area1.60 m As you approach the obstacle, the time inter-
v
al
betw

een the audible warnings will be re-
duced. When you reach around 0.30 m the
warning will be constant: Do not continue to
move forward (or backward) ››› in Generalinformation on page 226,
››
›
in General in-
f orm
ation on p
age 226 !
If you maintain separation from the obstacle,
the volume of the warning begins to reduce
after four seconds (does not affect the tone
of the constant warning).
Activating/Deactivating
When engaging reverse gear, the parking aid
is automatically switched on. This is con-
firmed with a short warning.
On disengaging reverse gear, the Parking Aid
system is disconnected immediately.
Parking system plus* Fig. 219
Represented area. Parking system plus assists you audibly and
v
i
s

ually when parking. There are sensors integrated in the front and
rear b

umpers. When they detect an obstacle,
you are alerted by audible warnings and visu-
ally on the Easy Connect system.
In the event of danger of a frontal collision,
the audible warnings come from the front of
the vehicle, and in the event of the danger of
a rear-end collision they come from the rear.
Make particularly sure that the sensors are
not covered by adhesives, residues and the
like, as this could affect the system's opera-
tion. Cleaning instructions ››› page 248.
The approximate measurement range of the
sensors is:
1.20 m
0.60 m
1.60 m
0.60 m
As you approach the obstacle, the time inter-
val between the audible warnings will be re-
duced. When you reach around 0.30 m the
warning will be constant: do not continue to
move forward (or backward)!
If you maintain separation from the obstacle,
the volume of the warning begins to reduce
after four seconds (does not affect the tone
of the constant warning). A B
C
D
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Parking Aid operation Fig. 220
Centre console: parking aid button. Manual connection of Parking Aid
● Press the  butt
on once.
Manual disconnection of Parking Aid
● Press the  button
again.
Manual disconnection of Parking Aid display
(the audible sounds remain active)
● Press a button on the main menu of the fac-
tory
-assembled infotainment system.
● OR: Press the BACK fu
nction button. Automatic connection of Parking Aid
● Engage reverse gear or turn the selector
lever t
o position R.
● OR: depending on the equipment, if the
ve-
hicle rolls back 1)
.
● OR: If the vehicle approaches an obstacle
that
is in its forwards path at a speed below
10 km/h (6 mph) ››› page 229, Automatic ac-
tivation. The obstacle is detected as of a dis-
tance of approx. 95 cm if the automatic con-
nection is activated in the infotainment sys-
tem. A reduced display is shown.
Automatic disconnection of Parking Aid
● Move the selector lever to position P.
● OR: accelerate to more than approx.
10 km/h (6 mph) for
ward.
Temporary suppression of sound in Parking
Aid
● Press the  function b
utton.
Change from reduced view to full view
● Engage reverse gear or turn the selector
lever t
o position R. ●
OR: depending on the equipment, if the
ve-
hicle rolls back 1)
.
● OR: press the car icon in reduced view.
If nec
essary, switch to the rear-assist image
(Rear View Camera “RVC”)
● Engage reverse gear or turn the selector
lever t
o position R.
● OR: Press the RVC fu
nction button.
A short confirmation signal will be heard and
the button symbol will light up yellow when
the system is switched on. 1)
With certain equipment, the system will be activa-
ted aut om

atically when the vehicle reverses for a cer-
tain distance (about 10 cm if an obstacle is detected
in the rear area and about 20 cm if no obstacle is de-
tected in the rear area).
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