2017 Seat Leon 5D seat adjustment

The essentials
● Clo
s
ing: Turn the switch to position
››› Fig. 11 1 .
● To tilt open: Push the switch to position
› ›
›

Fig. 12 4 . For an intermediate position,
ho l
d do
wn the switch until you reach the de-
sired position.
● Lowering: Pull the switch to position
›››
Fig. 12 5 . For an intermediate position,
ho l
d do
wn the switch until you reach the de-
sired position.
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››› in Opening or closing the panoramic
sliding sunroof on page 138
››› page 138 Before driving
M anua
l

ly adjusting the front seats Fig. 13
Front seats: manual seat adjustment. Forward/back: pull the lever and move
the se
at
f

orwards or backwards.
Raising/lowering: pull/push the lever.
Tilting the backrest: turn the hand wheel.
Lumbar support: Press the button in the
corresponding position.
Folding down the backrest (only 3-door
vehicles): pull the lever and push the
backrest forward.
1 2
3
4
5 
››› in Manual adjustment of the seats
on page 152 Electric adjustment of the driver's
seat*
Fig. 14
Driver's seat: electric seat adjust-
ment . Adjusting the lumbar support: press the
b
utt
on ac

cording to the desired position.
Seat up/down: Press the button
up/down. To adjust the front of the seat
cushion, press the front of the button
up/down. To adjust the rear of the seat
cushion, press the rear of the button
up/down.
Seat forwards/backwards: press the but-
ton forwards/backwards.
Backrest further upright/further reclined:
press the button forwards/backwards. »
A B
C
19

The essentials
››› in Electric driver's seat adjustment*
on page 153 Adjusting the head restraints
Fig. 15
Front seat: adjustment of the head re-
s tr
aint

. ●
Grab the sides of the head restraints with
both h and
s

and push upwards to the desired
position. To lower it, repeat the same action,
pressing the 1 button on the side.
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››› in Correct adjustment of front head
restraints on page 78
››› page 78, ››› page 153 Adjustment of the seat belt
Fig. 16
Positioning and removing the seat
belt b
uc

kle. Fig. 17
Correct seat belt and head restraint
pos ition

s, viewed from front and the side. To adjust the seat belt around your should-
er
s, a
dju

st the height of the seats.
The shoulder part of the seat belt should be
well centred over it, never over the neck. The
seat belt lies flat and fits comfortably on the
upper part of the body.
The lap part of the seat belt lies across the
pelvis, never across the stomach. The seat
belt lies flat and fits comfortably on the pel-
vis.
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››› page 81
››› page 83 20

The essentials
Attaching the child seat with the
“ISOFIX sy
s
tem”Fig. 32
ISOFIX securing rings. You are obliged to follow the seat manufac-
t
ur
er's

instructions.
● Remove the protective caps of the “ISOFIX”
rings
by placing a finger in the hole and pull-
ing up ››› Fig. 32.
● Press the child seat onto the “ISOFIX” re-
taining rin
gs until the child seat can be heard
to engage securely. If the child seat is equip-
ped with Top Tether* anchor points, secure it
to the correspondent ring ››› Fig. 33. Observe
the manufacturer's instructions.
● Pull on both sides of the child seat to en-
sure th
at it is properly anchored.
Child seats with the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether*
attachment system are available from Techni-
cal Services. Securing child seats with the Top
Tether* ret

aining straps Fig. 33
Position of the Top Tether rings on the
b ac
k

of the rear seat. Child seats with the Top Tether system come
w
ith a s
tr

ap for securing the seat to the vehi-
cle anchor point, located at the back of the
rear seat backrest and provide greater re-
straint.
The objective of this strap is to reduce for-
ward movements of the child seat in a crash,
to reduce the risk of injuries to the head from
hitting the inside of the vehicle.
Using the Top Tether in rear-facing mounted
seats
Currently, there are very few rear-facing child
safety seats that have Top Tether. Please
carefully read and follow the seat manufac-
turer instructions to learn the proper way to
install the Top Tether strap. Securing the Top Tether* to the an-
chorag

e point Fig. 34
Retainer strap: correct adjustment
and fittin g. Securing the retainer strap
● Follow the manufacturer's instructions to
dep lo
y

the child seat Top Tether retainer
strap.
● Guide the strap under the rear seat head re-
straint
››› Fig. 34 (lift the head restraint where
necessary).
● Slide the strap and secure it properly with
the anchorag
e of the backrest ››› Fig. 33.
● Firmly tighten the strap following the manu-
factur
er's instructions.
Releasing the retaining strap
● Loosen the strap following the manufactur-
er's in s

tructions. » 29

The essentials
● Vehicle
s
with Easy Connect : Press the button and the function button SETTINGS >
Driver assistance > ACC > Dis-
tance .
The w arnin
g limit
can be set from 30 to
240 km/h (20 to 149 mph). The adjustment
is made at 10 km/h (5 mph) intervals. Note
● Ple a

se bear in mind that, even with the
speed warning function, it is still important
to keep an eye on the vehicle speed with the
speedometer and to observe the legal speed
limits.
● The speed limit warning function in the ver-
sion for some c
ountries warns you at a speed
of 120 km/h (75 mph). This is a factory-set
speed limit. Service intervals
Fig. 48
Instrument panel The service interval indication appears on the
in
s
trument

panel display ››› Fig. 48 1 .
S EA
T di
stinguishes between services with en-
gine oil change (e.g. Oil change service) and
services without engine oil change (e.g. In-
spection).
In vehicles with Services established by time
or mileage, the service intervals are already
pre-defined.
In vehicles with LongLife Service , the inter-
vals are determined individually. Thanks to
technological progress, maintenance work
has been greatly reduced. Because of the
technology used by SEAT, with this service
you only need to change the oil when the ve- hicle so requires. To calculate this change
(max. 2 y

ears), the vehicle's conditions of
use and individual driving styles are consid-
ered. The advance warning first appears 20
days before the date established for the cor-
responding service. The kilometres (miles)
remaining until the next service are always
rounded up to the nearest 100 km (miles)
and the time is given in complete days. The
current service message cannot be viewed
until 500 km after the last service. Prior to
this, only lines are visible on the display.
Inspection reminder
When the Service date is approaching, when
the ignition is switched on a Service remind-
er is displayed.
Vehicles without text messages : a span-
ner  will be displayed on the instrument
panel plus an indication in km.
The kilometres indicated are the maximum
number of kilometres that can be travelled
until the next service. After a few seconds,
the display mode changes. A clock symbol
appears and the number of days until the
next service is due.
Vehicles with text messages : Service in
--- km or --- days will be shown on the
instrument panel display. 44

The essentials4Indications on the temperature display screen selected for the right and left sides.


Defrost functionThe air drawn in from outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen and air recirculation is automatically switched off. To defrost the wind-
screen more quickly, the air is dehumidified at temperatures over approximately +3°C (+38°F) and the fan runs at maximum output. 
Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes.
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Air recirculation
 
Seat heating buttons

Press the button to switch on or off the cooling system.

Press the button to make maximum cooling capacity available. The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn on automatically and air distri-
bution adjusts automatically to the position .

When the warning light for button  lights up, the settings on the driver side also apply to the passenger side. Press the button or the temper-
ature control on the passenger side 
Automatic adjustment of temperature, fan, and air distribution. Press the button: the warning lamp on the button will light up .

Press the configuration button : the air conditioning operation menu will be displayed on the Easy Connect system screen.
Switching offTurn the blower control to the  position or press the  button.
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››› in Introduction on page 173
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page 173 53

Safe driving
● Belt
t
ensioners for the front seats,
● front airbags,
● knee airbags,
● side airbags in the front seat backrests,
● Side airbags in the rear seat backrests*,
● head-protection airbags,
● “ISOFIX” anchor points for child seats in
the rear s
ide seats with the “ISOFIX” system,
● height-adjustable front head restraints,
● rear head restraints with in-use position
and non-use pos
ition,
● adjustable steering column.
The safety
equipment mentioned above
works together to provide you and your pas-
sengers with the best possible protection in
the event of an accident. However, these
safety systems can only be effective if you
and your passengers are sitting in a correct
position and use this equipment properly.
Safety is everyone's business! Correct position of the vehicle
occup

ants
Correct sitting position for the driver Fig. 84
The proper distance between driver
and s t
eerin

g wheel. Fig. 85
Correct head restraint position for the
driv er
. For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injur
y
in the ev

ent of an accident, we recom- mend the following adjustments for the driv-
er:
– Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a
dist

ance of at least 25 cm between the
steering wheel and the centre of your chest
››› Fig. 84.
– Move the driver's seat forwards or back-
ward

s so that you are able to press the ac-
celerator, brake and clutch pedals to the
floor with your knees still slightly angled
››› .
– Ensure that you can reach the highest point
of the s
t

eering wheel.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is

at the same level as the top of your
head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head ››› Fig. 85.
– Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that

your back rests completely
against it.
– Fasten your seat belt securely ›››
page 80.
– Keep both feet in the footwell so that you
have the

vehicle under control at all times.
Adjustment of the driver's seat ››› page 152. WARNING
● An incorr ect

sitting position of the driver
can lead to severe injuries. » 75
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Safety
●
Adjus t
the driver's seat so that there is at
least 25 cm distance between the centre of
the chest and the centre of the steering
wheel ››› Fig. 84. If you are sitting closer than
25 cm, the airbag system cannot protect you
properly.
● If your physical constitution prevents you
from maint
aining the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary.
● When driving, always hold the steering
wheel with both h
ands on the outside of the
ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
This reduces the risk of injury when the driver
airbag is triggered.
● Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock
position, or in any other manner (e.g.
in the centre of the steering wheel). In such
cases, if the airbag is triggered, you may sus-
tain injuries to the arms, hands and head.
● To reduce the risk of injury to the driver
during sud
den braking manoeuvres or an ac-
cident, never drive with the backrest tilted far
back! The airbag system and seat belts can
only provide optimal protection when the
backrest is in an upright position and the
driver is wearing his or her seat belt correct-
ly.
● Adjust the head restraint properly to ach-
ieve optima
l protection. Adjusting the steering wheel position
Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 21. WARNING
● Never a dju

st the position of the steering
wheel when the vehicle is moving, as this
could cause an accident.
● Move the lever up firmly so the steering
wheel pos
ition does not accidentally change
during driving. risk of accident!
● Make sure you are capable of reaching and
firmly ho
lding the upper part of the steering
wheel: risk of accident!
● If you adjust the steering wheel so that it
points t
owards your face, the driver airbag
will not protect you properly in the event of
an accident. Make sure that the steering
wheel points towards your chest. Correct position for the front passen-
g
er For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injur
y
in the ev

ent of an accident, we recom-
mend the following adjustments for the front
passenger:
– Move the front passenger seat back as far
as po

ssible ››› .–
Mo v
e the se

at backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that your back rests completely
against it.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is

at the same level as the top of your
head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head ››› page 78.
– Always keep both feet in the footwell in
front of

the front passenger seat.
– Fasten your seat belt securely ›››
page 80.
It is possible to deactivate the front passen-
ger airbag in exceptional circumstances
››› page 90.
Adjusting the front passenger seat
››› page 152. WARNING
● An incorr ect

sitting position of the front
passenger can lead to severe injuries.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
there is
at least 25 cm between your chest
and the dash panel. If you are sitting closer
than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot protect
you properly.
● If your physical constitution prevents you
from maint
aining the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary. 76

Safe driving
Rear head restraints – The rear head restraints have 2 positions:
use
and
non-use.
– One position for use (he
ad restraint raised)
››› Fig. 87. In this position, the head re-
straints are used normally, protecting pas-
sengers along with the rear seat belts.
– And one position for non-use (he
ad re-
straint lowered).
– To fit the head restraints in position for use,
pul

l on the edges with both hands in the
direction of the arrow. WARNING
● Under no cir c

umstances should the rear
passengers travel while the head restraints
are in the non-use position. See the warning
label located on the rear side fixed window
››› Fig. 88.
● Do not swap the centre rear head restraint
with either of the out
er seat rear head re-
straints. Risk of injury in case of an accident! CAUTION
Note the instructions on the adjustment of
the hea d r

estraints ››› page 153. Pedal area
P ed
a

ls –
Ensure that you can always press the accel-
erat or

, brake and clutch pedals unimpaired
to the floor.
– Ensure that the pedals can return unim-
paired t

o their initial positions.
– Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas-
tened during the trip and do not

obstruct
the pedals ››› .
On ly
u

se floor mats which leave the pedals
clear and which are secured to prevent them
from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor
mats from a specialised dealership. Fasten-
ers* for floor mats are fitted in the footwells.
If a brake circuit fails, the brake pedal must
be pressed down thoroughly in order to stop
the vehicle.
Wear suitable footwear
Always wear shoes which support your feet
properly and give you a good feeling for the
pedals. WARNING
● Re s

tricting pedal operation can lead to crit-
ical situations while driving. ●
Never l a

y or fit floor mats or other floor cov-
erings over the original floor mats. This
would reduce the pedal area and could ob-
struct the pedals. Risk of accident.
● Never place objects in the driver footwell.
An obj
ect could move into the pedal area and
impair pedal operation. In the event of a sud-
den driving or braking manoeuvre, you will
not be able to operate the brake, clutch or ac-
celerator pedal. Risk of accident! 79Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety