2016 Seat Leon 5D parking brake

Table of Contents
Front Assist system including City emergency
br ak
in
g and pedestrian monitoring* . . . . . . . . 207
Lane Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Traffic Jam Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Emergency Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
SEAT Drive Profile* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Traffic sign detection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)* . . 224
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Rear Assist “Rear View Camera”* . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Towing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Towing bracket device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Accessories and modifications to the vehi-
cle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Vehicle exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Caring for the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Progressive steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Temporary spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
6

The essentials
Warning lamps On the in s
trument
panelFig. 49
Instrument panel, on dash panel Red warning lamps

Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument pan-
el display–

Parking brake on.›››
page
172
››› page
175  
Do not continue driving!
The brake fluid level is too low or
there is a fault in the brake system. 
Lit up or flashing: Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.››› page
253 
Driver or passenger has not fas-
tened seat belt.›››
page
71 
Use the foot brake! Yellow warning lamps

Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument pan-
el display–
40

The essentials
● Pr e
s
s the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
● Move the gearbox lever to the required po-
sition.
● Rel

ease the clutch.
Selecting r
everse gear
● Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
● W

ith the gearbox lever in neutral, push it
upwar
ds, move it to the left as far as it will go
and then forwards to select reverse ››› Fig. 52
R .
● Release the clutch.

››› in Changing gear on page 179
››› page 179 Automatic gearbox*
Fig. 53
Automatic gearbox: selector lever po-
s ition
s. Parking lock
R
ev
er

se gear
Neutral (idling)
Drive (forward)
Tiptronic mode: pull the lever forwards
(+) to go up a gear or backwards ( –) to
go down a gear.

››› in Selector lever positions on
page 181
››› page 180
››› page 43 P
R
N
D/S
+/–
Manual release of the selector lever Fig. 54
Selector lever: manual release from
po s
ition P

. Should the power supply be interrupted,
ther
e i
s

a manual unlocking device located
under the console of the selector lever, on
the right. Releasing the selector lever re-
quires a certain degree of practical skill.
● Unlocking: use the flat part of a screwdriver
bla
de.
Removing the cover from the selector lever
● Apply the handbrake  ›››
to ensure that
the c ar doe
s
not move.
● Carefully pull the corners of the selector
lever boot
and twist it upwards above the lev-
er handle. » 43

Self-help
●
Swit c
h on the hazard warning lights of both
vehicles. 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. Indications for tow-starting
Vehicle's should not generally be tow-star-
ted.
The jump s

tart should be used instead
›››  page 61.
For technical reasons, towing the following
vehicles is not allowed:
● Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
● If the vehicle battery is discharged, be-
cau se in

vehicles with the Keyless Access
locking and ignition system the steering re-
mains locked and the electronic parking
brake cannot be deactivated nor can the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column be re-
leased if they are activated.
● If the battery is flat, it is possible that the
engine contr
ol units may not operate correct-
ly.
However, if the vehicle must absolutely be
tow-started (in the case of manual gearbox-
es):
● Engage the 2nd or 3rd gear. ●
Keep the clut
ch pressed down.
● Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights.
● Once both

vehicles are moving, release the
clutc
h.
● Once the engine starts, press the clutch
and diseng
age the gear to avoid colliding
with the towing vehicle. Note
The vehicle can only be tow-started if the
electr onic

parking brake and, if appropriate,
the electronic lock of the steering column are
deactivated. If the vehicle has no power sup-
ply or there is an electric system fault, the
engine must be tow-started to deactivate the
electronic parking brake and the electronic
lock of the steering column. Anchoring the front tow line
Fig. 97
Right side of the front bumper: tow-
line anc hor
ag
e screwed in. The front towline anchorage is only mounted
if
the
v

ehicle has to be towed.
There is a cover with an opening into which
the towline anchorage is screwed on the right part of the front bumper.
– To open the cover press it on its left-hand
side.
– Tak

e the towline anchorage out of the vehi-
cle t
ool kit ››› page 85.
– Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection as

far as it will go ›››
Fig. 97 and
tighten with the wheel brace.
After use, unscrew the towline anchorage
and fit the cover back on the bumper. Put the
towline anchorage back in the vehicle tool »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Emergencies
Vehicle fuses Fig. 100
On the driver-side dash panel: fuse
bo x
c
over Fig. 101
In the engine compartment: fuse box
c o
v

er Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 54
Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size. Opening and closing the fuse box situated
below the da

sh panel
● Opening: fold the cover down ››
› Fig. 100.
● Closing: push back the cover it in until it
clic
ks into place.
To open the engine compartment fuse box
● Open the bonnet  ›››
page 262.
● Press the locking tabs to release the fuse
box c
over ››› Fig. 101.
● Then lift the cover out.
● To fit the cover, place it on the fuse box.
Pu
sh the locking tabs down until they click
audibly into place.
Fuses in the vehicle interior
No.Consumers/Amps
4Taxis3
5Gateway5
6Automatic gearbox lever5
7Air conditioning and heating control
panel, heating the back window.10
8Diagnosis, handbrake switch, light
switch, reverse light, interior lighting10
9Steering column5
10Radio display5
12Radio20
No.Consumers/Amps
13Driving mode.15
14Air conditioner fan40
15KESSY10
16Connectivity Box7.5
17Instrument panel5
18Rear camera7.5
19KESSY7.5
214x4 Haldex Control Unit15
22Trailer15
23Right lights40
24Electric sunroof30
25Left door30
26Heated seats20
28Trailer25
31Left lights40
32Control unit for parking aid, front cam-
era and radar7.5
33Airbag5
34Reverse switch, clima sensor, electro-
chromic mirror7.5
35Diagnosis, headlight control unit,
headlight adjuster10 92

Controls and displays
Operation
C ontr
o
ls and displays
General instrument panel Door release lever
Centr
al

locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Electric control to adjust exterior
mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Air outl

ets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Control lever for:
– Turn s ign

als and main beam
headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
– Lane Ass i

st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
– Main beam a
ssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
– Cruise c
ontrol system (CCS) . . . . .195
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Lev er f

or cruise control . . . . . . . . . .195
Steering wheel with horn and – Driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
– On-boar d c

omputer controls . . . .30
– Contro
ls for radio, telephone,
navigation and speech dialogue
system ›››
Booklet Radio
– Paddle levers for tiptronic gear-
shift (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . .182
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 Control lever for:
– Wind
s

creen wipers and washer . .139
– Wipe and wa
sh system . . . . . . . . . . 139
– On-board c
omputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Depending on equipment fitted: ra-
dio or disp
lay for Easy Connect
(navigation, radio, TV/video) . . . . . .110
Depending on the equipment, but-
tons
for:
– SEAT driving modes . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
– Star t

-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
– Park a
ssist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
– Hazard w
arning lights . . . . . . . . . .135
– Tyr
e pressure switch . . . . . . . . . . . .277
– Airbag off di
splay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Depending on the equipment,
glov e c

ompartment with: . . . . . . . . .149
– CD pl a

yer* and/or SD card*
››› Booklet Radio
Tyre pressure switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Front passenger airbag switch . . . .81
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . .16
Passenger seat heating control . . . .145
Depending on the equipment, con-
tro l

s for:
– Heating and ventilation system or
manual air conditioner . . . . . . . . . .48, 47
– Autom atic

air conditioner . . . . . . .45
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17 Depending on the equipment:
– USB/A UX
-IN inp

ut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
– Connectivity
Box* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
– Storag
e compartment
Depending on equipment fitted,
gear lever or selector lever for: – Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
– Automatic
gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Electronic parking brake switch . . .172
Auto Hold switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Starter button (Keyless Access lock-
ing and ignition sys
tem) . . . . . . . . . . 169
Driver's seat heating control . . . . . .145
Ignition lock (vehicles without Key-
les
s Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjustable steering column . . . . . . .16
Storage compartment
Bonnet lock
release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . .137
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Note
● Some of the equipment li

sted in this sec-
tion is only fitted on certain models or are op-
tional extras. » 18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten- tion of other r
o
ad users to your vehicle.
7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you le
ave the vehicle.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when
the hazard warning lights are switched on.
The two turn signal turn signal lamps  
and the turn signal lamp in the switch  will
flash at the same time. The simultaneous
hazard warning lights also work when the ig-
nition is switched off.
Emergency braking warning
If the vehicle brakes suddenly and continu-
ously at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50
mph), the brake light flashes several times
per second to warn the vehicles driving be-
hind. If you continue braking, the hazard
warning lights will come on automatically
when the vehicle comes to a standstill. They
switch off automatically when the vehicle
starts to move again. WARNING
● The risk of

an accident increases if your ve-
hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard
warning lights and a warning triangle to draw
the attention of other road users to your sta-
tionary vehicle.
● Due to the high temperatures that the cata-
lytic con
verter can reach, never park in an
area where the catalytic converter could come into contact with highly inflammable materi-
al
s, f

or example dry grass or spilt petrol. This
could start a fire. Note
● The b atter

y will run down if the hazard
warning lights are left on for a long time,
even if the ignition is switched off.
● The use of the hazard warning lights de-
scribed her
e is subject to the relevant statu-
tory requirements. Parking lights
 When the parking light is switched on, (right
or l
ef
t

turn signal), the front side light and
the rear light on the corresponding side of
the vehicle stay lit. The parking lights can on-
ly be activated with the ignition switched off
and the turn signal and main beam lever in
the central position, before being triggered.
Parking light on both sides With the ignition switched off and the light
sw
it
c

h in position , when locking the vehi-
cle from the outside, the parking lights on
both sides of the vehicle light up. In doing
so, only the side lights of both headlights
light up, and additionally the tail lights will
do so partially. Motorway light* The motorway light is available on vehicles
equipped w
ith f

ull-LED lights.
The function is connected/disconnected via
the corresponding Easy Connect system
menu.
● Activation: when going abo
ve 110 km/h
(68 mph) for more than 30 seconds, the dip-
ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv-
er's visibility distance.
● Deactivation: when reduc in
g the speed of
the car below 100 km/h (62 mph), the dip-
ped beam returns to its normal position.
Driving abroad The light beam of the dipped beam lights is
a
symmetric: the s
ide of

the road on which
you are driving is lit more intensely.
When a car that is manufactured in a country
that drives on the right travels to a country
that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is nor-
mally necessary to cover part of the headlight
bulbs with stickers or to change the adjust-
ment of the headlights to avoid dazzling oth-
er drivers.
In such cases, the regulations specify certain
light values that must be complied with for
designated points of the light distribution.
This is known as “Tourist light”.
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Driving
●
Vehic l
es with automatic gearbox: after
switching off the ignition, you can only re-
move the ignition key if the selector lever is
in position “P” (parking lock). Next, the se-
lector lever is locked. Switching off the engine with the key
Switching off the engine
– Stop the vehicle.
– Turn the ignition key to position 1›››
Fig. 186.
Eng agin

g the steering wheel lock
In vehicles with automatic gearbox, the igni-
tion key can only be removed when the selec-
tor lever is in position P.
– Remove the key from the ignition in posi-
tion 1
› ›
› Fig. 186
››› .
– Turn the steering wheel until you hear it en-
gag
e.
P

ossible vehicle theft is prevented with the
steering lock engaged. WARNING
● Never sw it

ch the engine off until the vehi-
cle is stationary. The brake servo and power
steering functions will not be completely cov-
ered under warranty. More force may also be
needed to turn the steering wheel or to brake. As you cannot steer and brake in the normal
manner
, ther

e is a greater risk of accidents
and serious injury.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehic
le is in motion. Otherwise, the steer-
ing could suddenly lock, making it impossible
to steer the vehicle: risk of accident!
● Always take the key with you when you
leav
e the vehicle. This is particularly impor-
tant if there are children in the vehicle, as
they might otherwise be able to start the en-
gine or use power-operated equipment (e.g.
the electric windows), which could cause in-
juries. CAUTION
If the engine has been running under high
loa d f

or a long time, there is a risk of heat
building up in the engine compartment after
it has been switched off; this could cause en-
gine damage. For this reason, you should idle
the engine for approximately 2 minutes be-
fore you switch it off. Note
● Aft er the en

gine is switched off the radiator
fan may run on for up to 10 minutes, even if
the ignition is switched off. It is also possible
that the fan turns itself on once more if the
coolant temperature increases due to the
heat accumulated in the engine compartment
or due to its prolonged exposure to solar ra-
diation. ●
If the v

ehicle is stopped and the Start-Stop
system* switches off the engine, the ignition
remains switched on. Make sure that the igni-
tion is switched off before leaving the vehi-
cle, otherwise the battery could discharge. Starter button*
Fig. 187
In the lower part of the centre con-
so l
e: s

tarter button. The vehicle engine can be started with a
s
t
ar

ter button (Press & Drive). To do so, there
must be a valid key inside the vehicle in the
area of the front or rear seats.
Opening the driver's door when exiting the
vehicle activates the electronic lock on the
steering column if the ignition is disabled.
Switching the ignition on/off manually
Briefly push the starter button without touch-
ing the brake or clutch pedal ››› .
»
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety