2016 Seat Leon 5D ECU

Operation
●
For the r e
ar seat belts to offer the necessa-
ry protection all the parts of the rear backrest
must be properly engaged. This is particular-
ly important in the case of the centre rear
seat. If someone is seated in a seat whose
backrest is not properly engaged they will fly
forward, along with the backrest, during an
accident or a sudden driving or braking ma-
noeuvre.
● 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 han-
dle of the cover ››› 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. 148

Transport and practical equipment
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 157. 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
In the luggage compartment: remov-
in g and in
s

talling the rear shelf. Fig. 160
In the luggage compartment: remov-
in g and in s

talling the rear shelf. » 151
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Transport and practical equipment
● The r e
ar shelf
can be stored under the lug-
gage compartment variable floor when the
latter is in the top position (except for vehi-
cles equipped with natural gas engine CNG)
››› page 154.
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. 162 1 in the right housing.
● Check that the support ››
›
Fig. 162 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. CAUTION
To retract the rear shelf, press on its handle
in a down w

ards only direction; if you press it
upwards it may lead to its axles breaking. Storing the rear shelf
3 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC
Fig. 163
In the luggage compartment: covers
f or s
t

oring the rear shelf. Fig. 164
In the luggage compartment: fitting
the s t
or

age compartment shelf. The rear shelf can be stored under the lug-
g
ag
e c

ompartment variable floor.
● Remove the left and right covers
›››
Fig. 163. ●
Pres
s the rear shelf until it engages in its
housing ››› Fig. 164.
● Put the left and right covers in their original
position.
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Storing the rear shelf 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST
Fig. 165
In the luggage compartment: hous-
in g f
or s
toring the rear shelf. Fig. 166
In the luggage compartment: hous-
in g f
or s

toring the rear shelf. The rear shelf can be stored under the lug-
g
ag
e c

ompartment variable floor.
● Remove covers ›››
Fig. 165 A left and right.●
Pr e
s

s the head of the rear shelf in the direc-
tion of the arrow until it engages in its hous-
ing ››› Fig. 166.
● Put the left and right covers in their original
position.
U

se of the net partition behind the
front se
at* 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST
Fig. 167
In the luggage compartment: pulling
out and sec urin

g the net partition. Fig. 168
In the luggage compartment: remov-
ing the net p

artition. Pulling out and securing the net partition
● Pull up handle ››
›
Fig. 167 2 to remove the
net fr
om the c
asing 4 .
● Hook in the net partition on the right side
3 (magnified image).
● Hook in the net partition in the left side
hou s
in

g 1 pulling the rod.
The net p
ar
tition is properly assembled when
the T-shaped ends are firmly secured in the
corresponding housings 3 and
1 .
R etr
actin

g the net partition
● Unhook the rod from the housings 3 and
1 .
● Roll up the net into the casing 4 lowering
it w
ith

your hand.
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Transport and practical equipment
Removing the net partition
● Fold the rear seat backrests forward.
● Press the left or right release catch
› ›
›
Fig. 168 in the direction of the arrow 1 .
● Remove the casing from the support in the
dir ection of
the arr

ow ››› Fig. 168 2 .
Fittin g the net
p
artition
● Fold the rear seat backrests forward.
● Fit the casing in the right and left supports.
● Press the casing into the left and right sup-
ports in the op
posite direction to the arrow
››› Fig. 168 2 until it engages.
The r ed m
ark

ings on the release buttons
should no longer be visible. WARNING
● Alw a

ys secure objects, even when the net
partition is properly assembled.
● There should be nobody behind the assem-
bled p
artition when the vehicle is moving. CAUTION
Incorrect handling of the net partition could
cau se d

amage.
● Do not “release” the net partition when
lowerin
g it, as the net and other vehicle parts
could be damaged. Roll down the net parti-
tion by hand. Use of the net partition with the rear
se
at
b

ackrests lowered 3 Applies to the model: LEON ST
Fig. 169
Assembling the net partition in the
r e
ar se

at backrests. Fig. 170
In the luggage compartment: net
p ar
tition hook

ed into the rear seat backrests. Fitting the net partition
● Fold the rear seat backrests forward. ●
Remo
v

e the net partition from the side sup-
ports.
● Place the net casing in the rail slots in the
direction of the arr
ows ››› Fig. 169 1 .
● Push the casing towards the left side of the
v ehic
l

e in the direction of arrow ››› Fig. 169
2 and as far as it will go.
● Check that the net is secure.
P u
l

ling out and securing the net partition
● Pull up handle ›››
Fig. 170 2 to remove the
net fr
om the c
asing ››› Fig. 170 4 .
● Hook in the net partition on the right side
› ›
›

Fig. 170 3 (magnified image).
● Hook in the net partition in the left side
hou s
in

g ››› Fig. 170 1 pulling the rod.
The net p
ar
tition is properly assembled when
the T-shaped ends are firmly secured in the
corresponding housings ››› Fig. 170 3 and
1 .
R etr
actin

g the net partition
● Remove the rod from the housings in the
trims of the r
oof side members.
● Roll up the net into the casing ›››
Fig. 170
4 lowering it with your hand.
»
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Safety

Operation
Removing the net partition
● Pull the net casing out approximately 5 cm
in the op po
s
ite direction to the arrow
››› Fig. 169 2 .
● Remove the casing from the rails by pulling
in the op po
s

ite direction to the arrows
››› Fig. 169 1 .
● Lift the rear seat backrests. WARNING
During a sudden driving or braking manoeu-
vre, or in the ev ent

of an accident, objects
could be flung though the interior and cause
serious or fatal injuries.
● Always secure objects, even when the net
partition i
s properly assembled.
● There should be nobody behind the assem-
bled p
artition when the vehicle is moving. WARNING
The rear seat backrests should only be lifted
again onc e the net

partition has been disas-
sembled. CAUTION
Incorrect handling of the net partition could
cau se d

amage.
● Do not “release” the net partition when
lowerin
g it, as the net and other vehicle parts
could be damaged. Roll down the net parti-
tion by hand. Tailboard for transporting long items*
Fig. 171
On the rear seat backrest: opening
the t ai
l

board. Fig. 172
In the luggage compartment: open-
in g the t
ai

lboard. On the rear seat, behind the central armrest,
ther
e i
s

a tailboard for transporting long
items in the interior, such as skis. To avoid soiling the interior, dirty objects
should be wr

apped (e.g. in a blanket) before
they are inserted through the tailboard.
When the armrest is down, nobody may trav-
el in the centre rear seat.
Opening the tailboard
● Lower the centre armrest.
● Pull the release lever in the direction of the
arrow and p
ush the tailboard cover
››› Fig. 171 1 down and forwards.
● Open the rear lid.
● Insert the long objects through the gap
fr om the lug
g

age compartment.
● Secure the objects with the seatbelt.
● Close the rear lid.
Clos
ing the tailboard
● Lift the tailboard cover until it engages. The
red mark
on the luggage compartment side
should never be visible.
● Close the rear lid.
● Lift the centre armrest if necessary. Note
The tailboard can also be opened from the
lugg ag

e compartment. To do so, press the re-
lease lever down, in the direction of the ar-
row, and the cover upwards ››› Fig. 172.156

Transport and practical equipment
Fastening rings* Fig. 173
In the luggage compartment: fasten-
in g rin
g
s (LEON/LEON SC model except ver-
sions with spare wheel and CNG). Fig. 174
In the luggage compartment: fasten-
in g rin
g

s (LEON ST model). In the front and rear part of the luggage com-
p
ar
tment

there are fastening rings to secure
the luggage ››› Fig. 174.
In order to use the fastening rings, they must
be lifted beforehand 1)
. WARNING
If unsuitable or damaged belts or retaining
str ap

s are used, they could break in the event
of braking or an accident. Objects could then
be launched across the passenger compart-
ment and cause serious or fatal injuries.
● Always use belts or retaining straps that
are suit
able and in a good condition.
● Belts and retaining straps should be se-
curely
fastened to the fastening rings.
● Objects in the luggage compartment that
are un
secured could move suddenly and mod-
ify the handling of the vehicle.
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never exceed the maximum tensile load of
the fas
tening ring when securing objects.
● Never secure a child seat to the fastening
rings. Note
● The max imum t

ensile load that the fasten-
ing rings can support is 3.5 kN. ●
Belt s

and securing systems for the appro-
priate load can be obtained from specialised
dealerships. SEAT recommends visiting a
SEAT dealership for this.
● The fastening rings are rendered unusable
for v
ersions with spare wheel and CNG. 1)
Valid only for the LEON ST model.
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Operation
Retaining hooks Fig. 175
In the luggage compartment: retain-
in g hook
s
(LEON/LEON SC model). Fig. 176
In the luggage compartment: retain-
in g hook
s

(LEON ST model). At the rear of the luggage compartment, on
the l
ef
t

and right, there are fixed retaining
hooks ››› Fig. 176.
The retaining hooks have been designed to
secure light shopping bags. In the front and rear part of the luggage com-
partment

there are fastening rings to secure
the luggage ››› Fig. 173 and ››› Fig. 174. WARNING
Never use the retaining hooks as fastening
ring s. In c

ase of sudden braking or an acci-
dent, the hooks could break. CAUTION
Each hook is designed for a maximum load of
2.5 kg. Net bag*
Fig. 177
In the luggage compartment: net
b ag hook
ed up at

floor level (LEON ST model). Fig. 178
In the luggage compartment: rings
1 and hooks
2 for securing the net bag
(LEON S

T model). The luggage compartment prevents light lug-
g
ag
e fr

om moving. The net bag has a zip and
can be used to store small objects.
The net bag can be hooked up to the luggage
compartment in different ways.
Hooking the net bag into the luggage com-
partment floor
● As applicable, lift the front fastening rings
›››
Fig. 177 2 .
● Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings
2
› ›
› . The bag zip should be facing up-
w ar
d

s.
● Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings
1 .
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