2017 Seat Leon 5D tow

Operation
Visibility S u
n
visors Fig. 145
Sun visor Options for adjusting driver and front pas-
sen
g
er s

un visors:
● Lower the sun visor towards the wind-
scr
een.
● The sun visor can be pulled out of its
mounting and t
urned towards the door
››› Fig. 145 1 .
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, lon-
git udin
al

ly backwards.
Vanity mirror light
There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on
the rear of the sun visor. When the cover is
opened 2 a light comes on. The lamp goes out when the vanity mirror
c
o
v

er is closed or the sun visor is pushed
back up. WARNING
Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.
● Always store sun blinds and visors in their
hous in

g when not in use. Note
The light above the sun visor automatically
swit c

hes off after a few minutes in certain
conditions. This prevents the battery from
discharging. Sun blind*
3 App
lies to the model: LEON ST Fig. 146
Rear window: sun blind. Rear window sun blind*
– Pull out the visor and hook it into the hooks
in the c entre of

the top of the door frame
››› Fig. 146.
Windscreen wiper and window
wiper sys
tems
Window wiper lever Read the additional information carefully
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 page 32 CAUTION
If the ignition is switched off with the wind-
sc r

een wipers active, they complete their
wipe before returning to the rest position.
Ice, snow and other obstacles on the wind-
screen may damage the wiper and the wind-
screen wiper motor.
● If necessary, remove snow and ice from the
winds
creen wipers before starting your jour-
ney.
● Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wipers
from the gla
ss. SEAT recommends a de-icer
spray for this operation.
● Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if
the winds
creen is dry. Cleaning with the
windscreen wipers while dry can cause dam-
age. 148

Lights and visibility
●
In icy c ondition
s, always check that the
wiper blades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position ›››
 page 72. Note
● The w inds

creen and window wipers only
function when the ignition is switched on and
the bonnet or rear lid, respectively, are
closed.
● The interval wipe speed varies according to
the vehic
le speed. The faster the vehicle is
moving, the more often the windscreen is
cleaned.
● The rear wiper is automatically switched on
when the winds
creen wiper is on and the car
is in reverse gear. Windscreen wiper functions
Windscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations
If the vehicle is at a
standstillThe activated position provision-
ally changes to the previous posi-
tion.
During automatic
wipe
The air conditioner comes on for
approximately 30 seconds in air
recirculation mode to prevent the
smell of the windscreen washer
fluid entering the inside the vehi-
cle.
Windscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations
For the interval wipe
Intervals between wipes depend
on the vehicle's speed. The high-
er the vehicle speed the shorter
the intervals. Heated windscreen washer jets
The heatin
g on

ly thaws the frozen jets, it
does not thaw the water in the washer hoses.
When the ignition is switched on the heated
windscreen washer jets automatically adjust
the heat depending on the ambient tempera-
ture.
Headlight wash/wipe system
The headlight washers/wipers clean the
headlight lenses.
After the ignition is switched on, the first and
every fifth time the windscreen washer is
switched on, the headlights are also washed.
Therefore, the windscreen wiper lever should
be pulled towards the steering wheel when
the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any
incrusted dirt (such as insects) should be
cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling).
To ensure the headlight washers work cor-
rectly in winter, any snow which has got into
the bumper jet supports should be cleaned
away. If necessary, remove snow with an anti-
icing spray. Note
The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles
that ar

e on the windscreen. The wiper will
stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path.
Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper
back on again. 149
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Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Lights and visibility
Interior rear vision mirror with manual set-
tin g f
or anti-d
azzle position
● Position the small lever of the lower edge
of the mirror t
o face towards the rear. WARNING
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
re ar

vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid
may leak. This could cause irritation to the
skin, eyes and respiratory organs. If you
come into contact with this liquid, it must be
rinsed with large quantities of water. If neces-
sary, get medial help. CAUTION
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
re ar

vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid
may leak. This liquid attacks plastic surfaces.
Clean it with a wet sponge as soon as possi-
ble. Note
● If the light inc

ident in the interior rear vi-
sion mirror is obstructed (e.g. with the sun
blind*), the anti-dazzle rear vision mirror with
automatic setting will not operate perfectly.
● When the interior lights are on or reverse
gear en
gaged, the mirrors do not darken with automatic adjustment for anti-dazzle posi-
tion.
Adjusting the exterior rear-view mir-
ror
s Fig. 149
Driver door: control for the exterior
mirr or
. Read the additional information carefully
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Synchronized regulation of the exterior mir-
rors
● In the Settings - Convenience menu,
select whether or not
the exterior mirrors
should move in synchronisation.
● Turn the knob to position L 1)
. ●
Adjust
the left-hand exterior mirror. The
right exterior mirror will be adjusted at the
same time (synchronised).
● If necessary the right exterior mirror adjust-
ment ma
y need correcting. turn the control to
position R 1)
.
● In the Easy Connect system the exterior mir-
rors
can be adjusted using the  button
and the S
ET
TINGS function button.
Ti lt
f

unction for front passenger exterior mir-
ror*
When parking backwards, and in order to be
able to see the kerb, the passenger side mir-
ror can be automatically tilted towards the
passenger to provide a better view of the
kerb. The control must be in the position R1)
for this feature to be operational.
The mirror returns to its original position as
soon as you drive forward at over 15 km/h
(9 mph) or switch off the ignition. It also re-
turns to its original position if the position of
the control is adjusted.
Storing the rear view mirror settings for the
tilt function
● Switch the ignition on.
● Access the Easy Connect system, Menu,
 , function Rear view mirrors and
»1)
Regulation in right-hand drive vehicles is symmet-
rical .
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Operation
Fig. 162
Detailed view of the side trim in the
lugg ag
e compartment: 12-volt power socket
(applies only to the LEON ST model). In the centre console
– Remove the connector located in the centre
con
so

le from the power socket ››› Fig. 161
.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance
into the pow

er socket.
In the luggage compartment (applies only to
the LEON ST model) – Lift the power socket cover ›››
Fig. 162.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance
into the pow

er socket.
Electrical equipment can be connected to the
12 volt power socket. The appliances connec-
ted to each power socket must not exceed a
power rating of 120 Watt. USB power sockets
Depending on the equipment

and the coun-
try, the vehicle may also have USB connec-
tions exclusively for charging or as a power
socket.
These USB ports are located at the rear of the
console, between the front seats ››› Fig. 161
. These connectors can work at a maximum
power of up to 10.5 W per port.
They are not intended for file playback. WARNING
The power socket works only when the igni-
tion is on. Impr

oper use may cause serious
injury or even fire. Children should therefore
not be left in the vehicle unattended if the
button is also left behind. Otherwise there is
a possibility that they may be injured. CAUTION
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid
dam agin

g the sockets. Note
● The use of el

ectrical appliances with the
engine switched off will cause a battery dis-
charge.
● Should the connected appliance overheat,
immediately
switch it off and disconnect it
from the socket. ●
Bef or

e switching the ignition on or off, un-
plug the appliances from the USB ports to
protect them from any damage caused by
fluctuations in voltage. Storing objects
Lo a

ding the luggage compartment All luggage and other loose objects must be
saf
ely

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 167. 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. 160

Operation
WARNING
● The lugg ag
e compartment cover must al-
ways be fixed properly (risk of accident).
● The luggage compartment cover should not
be used as
a storage shelf. Articles placed on
this cover could cause injury to vehicle occu-
pants in an accident or if the brakes are ap-
plied suddenly. Retractable rear shelf
3 Applies to the model: LEON ST
Fig. 165
In the luggage compartment: open-
in g and r
etr

acting the rear shelf. Fig. 166
In the luggage compartment: remov-
ing the r e

ar shelf. Opening the rear shelf
● Pull evenly on the rear shelf using its han-
dl e
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›

› Fig. 165 1  in a b
ackwards direction
u nti
l it audibly clicks into place.
Retracting the rear shelf
● Press on the handle of the rear shelf in the
direction of the arr
ow to release it ››› Fig. 165
.
The shelf will automatically move towards the
end and will retract completely.
Removing the rear shelf
● Press the rear shelf support ›››
Fig. 166 1 in the direction of the arrow.
●
Remove the rear shelf through the support
and up w
ar

ds.
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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. 172 in the direction of the arrow 1 .
● Remove the casing from the support in the
dir ection of
the arr

ow ››› Fig. 172 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. 172 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. 173
Assembling the net partition in the
r e
ar se

at backrests. Fig. 174
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. 173 1 .
● Push the casing towards the left side of the
v ehic
l

e in the direction of arrow ››› Fig. 173
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. 174 2 to remove the
net fr
om the c
asing ››› Fig. 174 4 .
● Hook in the net partition on the right side
› ›
›

Fig. 174 3 (magnified image).
● Hook in the net partition in the left side
hou s
in

g ››› Fig. 174 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. 174 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. 174
4 lowering it with your hand.
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Safety

Operation
fastened, an y
of the following situations take
place:
● On vehicles with an automatic gearbox: A
gear r
ange is engaged or the vehicle is
switched to another one and the accelerator
pedal is lightly pressed.
● In vehicles with a manual gearbox: The
clutc
h pedal is pressed fully before starting
off and the accelerator is pedal lightly press-
ed.
● To facilitate certain manoeuvres there are
exc
eptions that allow the automatic parking
brake to be released without the driver's seat
belt being fastened.
The parking brake can be prevented from be-
ing automatically released by continuously
pulling up the  ››› Fig. 195 switch when
starting off.
The electronic parking brake is not discon-
nected until the  button is released. This
can facilitate starting off when a heavy load
is towed ››› page 246.
Automatic activation of the electronic park-
ing brake when exiting the vehicle incorrect-
ly
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
electronic parking brake is activated auto-
matically when exiting the vehicle incorrectly
if: ●
The selector l
ever is in the D/S or R posi-
tion or in the Tiptronic selector gate.
● AND: the vehicle is stationary.
● AND: the driv

er door is
open.
Emergency braking function
Only use the emergency brake function if you
are unable to stop the vehicle with the foot
brake ››› .
● Pull and hold the  › ›
›
Fig. 195 button in
this position to forcefully stop the vehicle. At
the same time, an acoustic warning can be
heard.
● To stop the braking process, release the
button or pr
ess the accelerator. WARNING
The improper use of the electronic parking
brak e c

an cause accidents and serious injury.
● Never use the electronic parking brake to
stop the
vehicle, unless it is an emergency.
The braking distance may be considerably
longer. Always use the foot brake.
● Never accelerate from the engine when a
gear r
ange or a gear is engaged and the en-
gine is running. The vehicle could move, even
if the electronic parking brake is activated. CAUTION
To prevent the vehicle from unintentionally
mov in

g when parking it, first apply the elec- tronic parking brake and then remove your
foot
fr

om the brake pedal. Note
● In vehic

les with a manual gearbox, releas-
ing the clutch and accelerating at the same
time automatically disconnects the electronic
parking brake.
● If the vehicle battery is flat, it will not be
poss
ible to disconnect the electronic parking
brake. Use the jump-start ›››
 page 70.
● When the electronic parking brake is ap-
plied or rel
eased, noises may be heard.
● The system performs automatic and audi-
ble t
ests sporadically in the parked vehicle if
some time elapses without the electronic
parking brake being used. Using the handbrake
Fig. 196
Handbrake between the front seats.184

Driving
CAUTION
● Never l et
the brakes “drag” by leaving your
foot on the pedal when it is not necessary to
brake. This overheats the brakes, resulting in
longer stopping distances and greater wear.
● Before driving down a long, steep gradient,
it is
advisable to reduce speed and select a
lower gear. This makes use of engine braking
and relieves the brakes. If you still have to
use the brakes, it is better to brake firmly at
intervals than to apply the brakes continu-
ously. Note
● If the br ak

e servo is out of action, for exam-
ple when the car is being towed, you will
have to press the brake pedal considerably
harder than normal to make up for the lack of
servo assistance.
● If you wish to equip the vehicle with acces-
sories s
uch as a front spoiler or wheel covers,
it is important that the flow of air to the front
wheels is not obstructed, otherwise the
brakes can overheat. Braking and stability systems
El ectr
onic

Stability Control (ESC)The ESC helps to improve safety. It reduces
the t
endency
t

o skid and improves the stabil-
ity and roadholding of the vehicle. The ESC detects critical handling situations, such as
vehicl

e understeer or oversteer, or wheelspin
on the driving wheels. It stabilises the vehi-
cle by braking individual wheels or by reduc-
ing the engine torque. The warning lamp will
flash on the instrument panel when the ESC
is intervening .
ESC includes the Anti-lock brake system
(ABS), the brake assist system, the traction
control system (ASR), electronic differential
lock (EDL), electronic self-locking*, selective
torque control* and tractor-trailer sway miti-
gation*. ESC also helps stabilise the vehicle
by changing the torque.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking up un-
der braking until the vehicle has reached a
virtual standstill. You can continue to steer
the vehicle even when the brakes are on full.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal and do not
pump the brakes. You will feel the brake ped-
al pulsate while the ABS is working.
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can reduce the re-
quired braking distance. The braking force is
automatically boosted if you press the brake
pedal quickly in an emergency. You must
keep pressing the brake pedal until the dan-
ger has passed. Traction control system (ASR)
In the event of
wheelspin, the traction control
system reduces the engine torque to match
the amount of grip available. This helps the
car to start moving, accelerate or climb a gra-
dient.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
When the EDL detects wheelspin, it brakes
the spinning wheel and directs the power to
the other driven wheel. This function is active
up to approximately 100 km/h (62 mph).
To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel
from overheating, the EDL cuts out automati-
cally if subjected to excessive loads. The ve-
hicle can still be driven. The EDL will switch
on again automatically when the brake has
cooled down.
Tractor-trailer sway mitigation*
If the vehicle is pulling a trailer, it will control
the following: Tractor-trailers tend to sway.
When the swaying of the trailer is felt by the
vehicle and detected by the ESC, it will auto-
matically brake the towing vehicle within the
limits of the system and mitigate the sway.
Tractor-trailer sway mitigation is not available
in all countries.
Electronic torque management (XDS)
When taking a curve, the driveshaft differen-
tial mechanism allows the outer wheel to turn »
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