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About this manual
This manual contains a description of the
equipment supplied with the vehicle at the
time this manual was published. Some of the
units described herein will not be available
until a later date or are only available in cer -
tain markets.
Because this is a general manual for the LEON
range, some of the equipment and functions
that are described in this manual are not in-
cluded in all types or variants of the model;
they may vary or be modi ed depending on
the technical requirements and on the mar -
ket; this is in no way deceptive advertising.
The illustrations are intended as a general
guide and may vary from the equipment tted
in your vehicle in some details.
The steering indications (left, right, forward,
reverse) appearing in this manual refer to the
normal driving movements of the vehicle ex -
cept when otherwise indicated.
The audiovisual material only is intended to
help users to understand certain car function -
alities better. It does not replace the instruc -
tion manual. Please use the instruction manu-
al to obtain more comprehensive information
and indications.
The equipment marked with an aster -
isk* is tted as standard only in certain
versions, and is only supplied as op -
tional extras for some versions, or are
only offered in certain countries.
® All registered marks are indicated with
®. Although the copyright symbol does
not appear, it is a copyrighted mark.
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General information on a given page
Emergency information on a given page
Audiovisual material on a given page
WARNING
Texts preceded by this symbol contain infor -
mation on safety. They warn you about possi -
ble dangers of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol draw your attention to
potential sources of damage to your vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Texts preceded by this symbol contain rele-
vant information concerning environmental
protection.
Note
Texts preceded by this symbol contain additio -
nal information.
This manual is divided into six large parts,
which are:
1. The essentials
2. Safety
3. Emergencies
4. Operation
5. Tips
6. Technical data
At the end of this manual, there is a detailed
alphabetical index that will help you quickly
nd the information you require.
The essentials
Driver information system Intr oduction With the ignition switched on, it is possible
to r
e
ad the different functions of the display
by scrolling through the menus.
In vehicles with multifunction steering wheel,
the multifunction display can only be operat-
ed with the steering wheel buttons.
The number of menus displayed on the in-
strument panel will vary according to the ve-
hicle electronics and equipment.
A specialised workshop will be able to pro-
gramme or modify additional functions, ac-
cording to the vehicle equipment. SEAT rec-
ommends visiting a SEAT Official Service.
Some menu options can only be read when
the vehicle is at a standstill.
As long as a priority 1 warning is displayed, it
will not be possible to read the menus. Some
warning messages can be confirmed and
made to disappear with the windscreen wiper
lever button or the multifunction steering
wheel button.
The information system also provides the fol-
lowing information and displays (depending
on the vehicle's equipment):
Driving data ›››
page 34
■ Vehicle status ■
MFD from dep ar
ture
■ MFD from refuelling
■ MFD total calculation
Assist systems ››› table on page 31
■ Activate/deactivate Lane Assist
■ Reverse (optional)
Navigation ››› Booklet Navigation system
Audio ››› Booklet Radio or ››› Booklet Naviga-
tion system
Telephone ››› Booklet Radio or ››› Book-
let Navigation system
Vehicle ››› table on page 31 WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the risk of
injury.
● Do not operate the instrument panel con-
trol
s when driving. Using the menus on the instrument
p
anel Fig. 42
Windscreen wiper lever: control but-
t on
s. Fig. 43
Right side of multifunction steering
wheel: c ontr
o
l buttons. The driver information system is controlled
w
ith the mu
ltif
unction steering wheel buttons
››› Fig. 43 or with the windscreen wiper lever
››› Fig. 42 (if the vehicle is not equipped with
multifunction steering wheel). 30
The essentialsMenuFunction
Audio
Station display on the radio.
Track name on the CD.
Track name in Media mode
››› Booklet Ra-
dio or ››› Booklet Navigation system.
Tele-
phoneInformation and possible configurations
of the mobile phone preinstallation
››› Booklet Radio or ››› Booklet Navigation
system.
Lap tim-
erIn a racing circuit, measurement and
memorisation of lap times by the vehicle
and comparison with previously measured
best times ››› page 36.
Vehicle
statusDisplay of the current warning or informa-
tion texts and other system components,
depending on the equipment
››› page 110. Outside temperature display
When the outside temperature is below +4°C
(+39°F), the “ic
e c
r
ystal” symbol (warning of
risk of freezing) is also displayed. At first, this
symbol flashes and then it remains lit until
the outside temperature rises above +6°C
(+43°F) ››› in Indications on the display on
p ag
e 107
.
When the vehicle is at a standstill or when
travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be higher than the true outside temperature as a result of the heat
produced b
y the engine.
The temperatures measured range from
-40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F).
Gear-change indicator Fig. 45
Instrument panel: gear-change indica-
t or (m
anual
gearbox). A gear change will be recommended if the
g
e
ar
you are in is not the most economical
choice. If no gear-change is recommended, it
means that you are already in the most eco-
nomical gear.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
The following display symbols ››› Fig. 45
mean: ●
Chang
e to a higher gear: the suggested
gear appears to the right of the current gear
when a higher gear is recommended .
● Change to a lower gear: the suggested
ge
ar appears to the left of the current gear
when a lower gear is recommended .
The gear recommendation may occasionally
skip a gear (2nd 4th).
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox*
The display is only visible in tiptronic mode
››› page 182.
The following display symbols mean:
● Shiftin g up a gear
●
Shifting down a gear CAUTION
The gear-change indicator is intended to help
sav e f
uel, but it is not intended to recom-
mend the right gear for all driving situations.
In certain situations, only the driver can
choose the correct gear (for instance when
overtaking, driving up a steep gradient or
towing a trailer). Note
The display disappears from the instrument
panel when
you press the clutch pedal.32
Communications and multimedia
Communications and multi-
medi a
St eerin
g wheel controls*
General information The steering wheel includes a multifunction
modul
e fr
om where it is possible to control
the audio, telephone and radio/navigation
functions without needing to distract the
driver.
There are two versions of the multifunction
module:
● Audio system + telephone without voice
contr o
l version (MID) : for controlling the au-
dio functions available (radio, audio CD,
MP3, iPod ®1)
, USB 1)
, SD 1)
) and Bluetooth sys-
tem from the steering wheel.
● Audio system + telephone with voice con-
trol
version (HIGH) : for controlling the audio
functions available (radio, audio CD, MP3,
iPod ®1)
, USB 1)
, SD 1)
) and Bluetooth system
from the steering wheel. 1)
Depending on the vehicle equipment.
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Operation
Operating the telephone and audio system without voice control (MID) Fig. 124
Controls on the steering wheel.ButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephoneNavigation
ATurn: Turn volume up/down
Press: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: Mute
BShort press: access to the tele-
phone menu in the instrument panela)
.Short press: access to the tele-
phone menu in the instrument panela)
.Short press: access to the tele-
phone menu in the instrument panela)
.
Short press: answer/hang up
calls, enable/open the tele- phone menu.
Hold down: reject an incoming
call/switch to private mode/re- diala)
.
Short press: access to the tele-
phone menu in the instrument panela)
.
CSearch for last stationShort press: switch to the previ-
ous song
Hold down: quick rewindNo functionNo functionNo function
DSearch for the next stationShort press: switch to the next
song
Hold down: fast forwardNo functionNo functionNo function
E, FChange menu on instrument
panela)Change menu on instrument
panela)Change menu on instrument
panela)Change menu on instrument
panela)Change menu on instrument
panela)
GMID: change sourceMID: change sourceMID: change sourceMID: change sourceMID: change source112
Communications and multimediaButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephoneNavigation
HTurn: Next/previous preset
b)
Press: Acts on the MFDTurn: Next/previous song b)
Press: Acts on the MFDTurn: No function
Press: Acts on the MFDTurn: Acts on the MFD Press: ConfirmTurn: Changes menu or memory on instrument panel
Press: Operates on instrument panel
a)According to the vehicle's equipment package.
b) Only if the dash panel is in audio menu.
Operating the telephone and audio system with voice control (HIGH) Fig. 125
Controls on the steering wheel.
ButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephone a)Navigation a)
ATurn: Turn volume up/down
Press: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: Mute
B
Short press: access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
answer/hang up
calls, enable/open the tele- phone menu.
Hold down: reject an incoming call/switch to private/redial modeShort press: access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
OperationButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephone
a)Navigation a)
CSearch for last stationShort press:
switch to the previ-
ous song
Hold down: quick rewindNo functionNo function b)Radio/media functionality (ex-
cept AUX )
DSearch for the next stationShort press: switch to the next
song
Hold down: fast forwardNo functionNo function b)Radio/media functionality (ex-
cept AUX )
E, FChange menu on instrument
panelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanel
GEnable/disable voice control a)Enable/disable voice controla)Enable/disable voice controla)No functionb)Enable/disable voice control
H
Turn: Next/previous preset c)
Press: Acts on the MFD or con- firms the menu option of the
dash panel depending on the menu optionTurn: Next/previous song c)
Press: Acts on the MFD or con- firms the menu option of the
dash panel depending on the menu optionTurn: Acts upon the dash panelmenu depending on where it is located
Press: Acts on the MFD or con- firms the menu option of the
dash panel depending on the menu optionTurn: Acts upon the dash panelmenu depending on where it is located
Press: Acts on the MFD or con- firms the menu option of the
dash panel depending on the menu optionTurn: Acts upon the dash panelmenu depending on where it is located
Press: Acts on the MFD or con- firms the menu option of the
dash panel depending on the menu option
a)According to the vehicle's equipment package.
b) When a call is being made, radio/media functionality (except AUX).
c) Only if the dash panel is in audio menu.
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Communications and multimedia
Multimedia USB/A UX
-INP
ortFig. 126
Centre console: USB/AUX-IN input. Depending on the special characteristics and
the c
ou
ntr
y, the vehicle may have a
USB/AUX-IN port.
The USB/AUX-IN port can be found in the
storage compartment area of the centre con-
sole ››› Fig. 126.
The operating description is located in the re-
spective Instruction Manuals of the audio
system or the navigation system. Connectivity Box*
Fig. 127
Centre console: Connectivity Box Depending on the special features and the
c
ou
ntr
y, the vehicle may have a Connectivity
Box.
With the Connectivity Box you can charge
your mobile device wirelessly with Qi 1)
tech-
nology as well as reduce the radiation in the
vehicle and have better reception.
The Connectivity Box can be found in the
storage compartment area of the centre con-
sole ››› Fig. 127.
The operating description is located in the re-
spective Instruction Manuals of the audio
system or the navigation system. Note
Your mobile device must support the Qi wire-
le s
s inductive charging interface standard for
proper operation. 1)
Qi technology allows you to charge your mobile
phone wir el
essly. 115
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Operation
Emergencies
Safety