2016 Seat Leon 5D power steering

Driver assistance systems
● The int erior t
emper
ature selected for the air
conditioner has not yet been reached.
● The interior temperature is very high/low.
● Defrost function button activated
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● The parking aid* is switched on.
● The battery is very low.
● The steering wheel is overly turned or is be-
ing turned.
● If

there is a danger of misting.
● After engaging reverse gear.
● In case of a very steep gradient.
● In the CUPRA version with automatic gear-
box, when it i
s in Tiptronic mode or in its
sports driving position ( S).
The indication  is shown on the instrument
panel display, and in addition, the driver in-
formation system* shows, .
The engine starts by itself
During a stopping phase the normal Start-
Stop mode can be interrupted in the follow-
ing situations: The engine restarts by itself
without involvement from the driver.
● The interior temperature differs from the
value select
ed on the air conditioner.
● Defrost function button activated
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The brake h
as been pressed several times
consecutively.
● The battery is too low.
● High power consumption. Note
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox, if the
select or l

ever is placed in position D, N or S
after engaging reverse gear, the vehicle must
be driven at a speed faster than 10 km/h (6
mph) for the system to return to conditions in
which the engine can be stopped. Manually switching on/off the Start-
St
op sy
s

tem Fig. 194
Centre console: Start-Stop system
b utt
on If you do not wish to use the system, you can
sw
it
c

h it off manually. –
To manual
ly switch on/off the Start-Stop
system, press the button  . The button
symbo l
r
emains lit up yellow when the sys-
tem is switched off. Note
The system is automatically switched on each
time the engine i s

deliberately stopped dur-
ing a stopping phase. The engine will start
automatically. Driver messages on the instrument
p
anel
di

splay Start-Stop system deactivated.
Start the engine manually
This driv

er message is displayed when cer-
tain conditions are not met during the stop-
ping phase and the Start-Stop system cannot
restart the engine. The engine must be star-
ted manually.
Start-Stop system: Fault! Func-
tion not available There is a fault in the Start-Stop system. Take
the vehicle to a workshop to have the fault
repaired.
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Driver assistance systems
●
If thi s
occurs, the Emergency Assist may
decelerate the vehicle until it comes to a com-
plete stop.
● When the Emergency Assist is activated, it
is on
ly available again after the ignition has
been switched off and back on again. SEAT Drive Profile*
Introduction 

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table on page 2
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.
In the FR and X-PERIENCE models equipped
with dynamic chassis control, 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-
hicl
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 reduced.
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
t

o 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.
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. »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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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Intelligent technology
CAUTION
● Do not u se so
lvents, wax polish, shoe
cream, stain removers, leather cleaning prod-
ucts or any similar products on Alcantara.
● To avoid damage, stubborn stains should
be remov
ed by a specialised workshop.
● On no account use brushes, hard sponges
or simil
ar utensils. Seat belts
–
Keep the seat belts clean.
– For cleaning, use a mild solution of soap
and w at
er

.
– Check the condition of the seat belts at reg-
ular int

ervals.
The retract function may not operate properly
in very dirty belts. Make sure that the inertia
reel seat belts are completely dry before al-
lowing them to retract. CAUTION
● Do not r emo

ve the seat belts from the vehi-
cle to clean them.
● Do not use chemical cleaning agents on the
seat belt
s, as this can damage the webbing.
Ensure that the seat belts do not come into
contact with corrosive fluids.
● If you find any damage to the belt webbing,
belt fitting
s, the belt retractor or the buckle, the belt in question must be replaced by a
spec
i

alised workshop. Intelligent technology
El ectr
omec
hanical steering Electro-mechanical power steering assists
the driver when s
t

eering.
Electro-mechanical power steering adapts
electronically to the speed of the car, torque
and turning angle.
If the power steering should fail at any time
or the engine is switched off (for instance
when being towed), the car can still be
steered. However, more effort than normal
will be required to turn the steering wheel.
Driver warning lamps and messages  (in red) Faulty steering! To
park the vehicle
If the warning lamp remains on and the driver
indication appears, the power steering could
be faulty.
Do not continue driving. Seek specialist as-
sistance.  (in yellow) Steering: System
fault! You may continue driving.
If the warning lamp comes on, the steering
could react with more difficultly or more sen-
sitivity than normal. In addition, when driving
in a straight line the steering wheel may be
off-centre. »
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
Drive slowly to a specialised workshop and
h av
e the f
ault repaired.
 (in yellow) Steering lock:
fault! Go to an Official Service
The electronic steering lock is malfunction-
ing.
Go to a specialised workshop as soon as
possible and have the fault repaired. WARNING
Take it immediately to a specialised work-
shop and hav e the f

ault repaired: risk of acci-
dent! Note
If the lamp  (in red) or el se
 (in yellow)
lights up briefly, you may continue driving. Progressive steering
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
pr
ogr
e

ssive steering can adapt steering hard-
ness to the current driving situation. The
power steering only works when the engine
is running.
In city traffic you do not need to turn so much
on parking, manoeuvring or in very tight
turns.
On the road or on the motorway, progressive
steering transmits, for example, in bends, a sportier, more direct and noticeably more dy-
namic driv

ing sensation.
Four-wheel drive 3 Valid for vehicles: with four-wheel drive
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› table on page 2
On four-wheel drive models, the engine pow-
er is distributed to all four wheels
General notes
On four-wheel drive vehicles, the engine
power is distributed to all four wheels. The
distribution of power is controlled automati-
cally according to your driving style and the
road conditions. Also see ›››
page 176, Brak-
ing and stability systems .
The four-wheel drive is specially designed to
complement the superior engine power. This
combination gives the vehicle exceptional
handling and performance capabilities, both
on normal roads and in more difficult condi-
tions, such as snow and ice. Even so (or per-
haps especially for this reason), it is impor-
tant to observe certain safety points ››› .
W int
er ty

res
Thanks to four-wheel drive, your vehicle will
have plenty of traction in winter conditions,
even with the standard tyres. Nevertheless,
we still recommend that winter tyres or all- season tyres be fitted on all
four wheels t
o
give even better braking response.
Snow chains
On roads where snow chains are mandatory,
this also applies to cars with four-wheel drive
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Changing tyres
On vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four
tyres must have the same rolling circumfer-
ence. Also avoid using tyres with varying
tread depths ››› page 273.
Off-roader?
Your SEAT is not an off-road vehicle: it does
not have enough ground clearance to be
used as such. It is therefore best to avoid
rough tracks and uneven terrain as much as
possible. WARNING
● Ev en w

ith four-wheel drive, you should al-
ways adjust your speed to suit the condi-
tions. Do not let the extra safety features
tempt you into taking any risks when driving.
Risk of accident!
● The braking capability of your vehicle is
limited by
the tyres' grip. It is therefore no
different from a car without four-wheel drive.
So do not be tempted to drive too fast on firm
or slippery roads just because the vehicle 254

Index
EDL se
e
Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Efficiency programme additional electrical appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Electrical accessories see Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Electrical socket trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 127 convenience opening and closing . . . . . . . . . 128
Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electronic self-locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Electronic torque management (XDS) . . . . . . . . . 177
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
automatic gearbox backup programme . . . . . 186
bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
emergency towing of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
manual unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
replacing a blown fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Emergency Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 see Emergency Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Emergency braking warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Emergency
operation
passenger door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Emission control system control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Emissions data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Engine assisted starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Start-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
starting up (driver messages with the mechan-ical contact) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
switching off (key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Engine and ignition automatic ignition switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
My Beat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
preheating the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
starting the engine with Press & Drive . . . . . . 171
stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 262 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 269
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 267
closing the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 266
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 265
opening the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . 52, 268
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 G 12 plus-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
G 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Engine fault
contro l lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Engine management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 264 changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264, 266
checking oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
inspection service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Environment ecological driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Environmental tips filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150, 245
ESC electronic stability control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
multi-collision brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Ethanol (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Exhaust gas purification system catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Exhaust pipe: Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Extending the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Exterior lighting changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Exterior mirrors adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
310

Index
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 par
ti
al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
On-screen messages Front Assist monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
One-touch opening and closing electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Open and close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256, 257
panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
by remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256, 257
in the door cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
rear lid of the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . 11
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
with the central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Opening manually rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
P Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Paintwork code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Panoramic sliding sunroof
clos ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
convenience opening and closing . . . . . . . . . 128
fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
roll-back function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 183
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 parking system plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
surroundings warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Parking Aid adjusting the display and audible warnings . 230
automatic activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
rear parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
sensors and camera: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
visual indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Parking aid system see Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
automatic activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
automatic release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Parking distance warning system see Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Parking (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
ParkPilot see Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Particulate filter (diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Passenger see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . 66, 67, 68 Passenger door manual locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pas
senger seat backrest
folding down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Pedestrian Monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Pedestrian protection see Pedestrian Monitoring system . . . . . . . . . 212
Petrol additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Plastic parts: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249, 250
Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Positioning seat belts during pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Power steering see Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Pre-heating system control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Preheating the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Press & Drive starter button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Progressive steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Puncture action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Radar sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199, 208
Radio-operated remote control see Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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