2020 Seat Leon ESP

Lights

Switching on the side lights. Additionally, the following light functions can
be activat
ed by pressing on the correspond-
ing symbol.
When the function is activated, the corre-
sponding symbol lights up. To deactivate it,
you will need to press on the symbol again. 
 T

urning the fog lights* on or off

Lights
With the ignition on and without light activa-
tion, the anal ogue instrument panel lighting
r
emains activated in daytime light conditions.
The lighting is reduced as the exterior light di-
minishes. In some cases, e.g. when driving
through a tunnel without the  function ac-
tive, the instrument panel lighting may even
switch off. The objective of this function is to
provide the driver with a visual indication that
he or she should activate the dipped beam.
If your vehicle is equipped with a digital in-
strument panel (Digital SEAT Cockpit), the
following message will appear Turn on the
lights on the instrument panel.
Interior and reading lights Fig. 104
Detail of roof lining: front lighting of
the passenger compartment. 
Turning the interior lights on or off.

 Door contact connection.
The int
erior lights come on aut

omatically
when you unlock the vehicle, open a door
or disconnect the ignition.
The light goes out a few seconds after
closing all the doors, when locking the ve-
hicle or connecting the ignition. Reading light
The r
eading light is t

actile, each lens is turned
on and off individually by pressing in the re-
spective central area. In addition, the intensi-
ty of the light can be adjusted according to
the pressure exerted.
If you want to turn on the two lenses together
you must press the symbol 
››› Fig. 104
.
Glove compartment and luggage com-
partment lighting*
When opening and closing the glove com-
partment on the front passenger side and the
rear lid, the respective light will automatically
switch on and off.
Footwell lighting*
The lights in the footwell area below the dash
(driver and front passenger sides) will switch
on when the doors are opened and will de- crease in intensity while driving. This intensity
can be adjust
ed thr

ough the infotainment
system menu using the function button  > Interior > Light ››› page 96
. Note
The reading lights go out when the vehicle
is cl osed and l

ocked or after a few minutes
of turning the ignition off. This prevents the
12-volt vehicle battery from discharging. 127

Operation
Turn the control to the corresponding posi-
tion: Turning the knob t
o the desired position,
adjust the mirrors on the driver side (L,
left) and the passenger side (R, right) to
the direction desired.
Depending on the equipment fitted on
the vehicle, the mirrors may be heated
according to the outside temperature.
Folding in mirrors.
Synchronized regulation of the exterior
mirrors
In the infotainment system, using the function
button  > Interior > Mirrors, the exterior rear view mirrors can be selected to adjust in
a synchronised manner.

Infotainment system
Copyright
As a gener al rul
e, audio and video files stored
on data media and audio sources are subject
to intellectual property protection in accord-
ance with the national and international pro-
visions applicable in each case. Please bear
in mind all legal provisions!
Technical data Radio with integrated hardware (8.25 ")
1)
The f act

ory-mounted radio in the vehicle with
integrated hardware includes country-specif-
ic components and software for connectivity
and for the execution of vehicle, comfort and
infotainment functions.
The corresponding indications are shown on
the radio screen and partly on the instrument
panel.

v Capacitive colour screen:

v 8.25 inch version, TFT, WVGA: 1082 x 480
pixels.

v Touch operation via the device screen, ro-
tary push-button, menu button and buttons
on the multifunction steering wheel. Central computer with control and display
unit (10")
2)
The f act

ory-mounted central computer in the
vehicle includes country-specific compo-
nents and software for connectivity and for
the execution of vehicle, comfort and infotain-
ment functions.
The corresponding indications are shown on
the control and display unit screen and partly
on the instrument panel.

v Capacitive colour screen:

v Using the equipment with:

v Touch zones Touch operation.

v Buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.

v Proximity sensors and gesture control.
Vehicle and comfort functions

v Driver assistance system settings.

v Heating and air conditioning settings.

v Lights and visibility function settings.

v Vehicle comfort settings.

v Parking and manoeuvring settings. Sound system Basic equipment:
The inf
ot

ainment system that is supplied from
the factory is equipped as follows:

v Speakers in different locations and with dif-
ferent power levels (watts).

v Internal amplifier depending on the system:

v 4 speakers: 2 x 20 W

v 7 speakers: 5 x 20 W

v Setting options:

v Equaliser, depending on the system:

v 4 speakers: treble, mid and bass.

v 7 speakers: 5 frequency bands or pre-
defined settings.

v Sound distribution, depending on the sys-
tem:

v4 speakers: Balance (left / right)

v 7 speakers: Balance + Fader (left /
right / front / rear).

v Sound optimisation by zones (valid for 7
speaker system):

v Manual (Driver and All)

v Automatic depending on the seats oc-
cupied. 1)
Equipment name: Media System
2) Equipment name: Connect System.
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Infotainment system
Data transfer
SEAT CONNEC T
Intr
oduction To use it, SEAT CONNECT must first be activa-
t
ed online by ent

ering into a SEAT CONNECT
contract with SEAT, S.A. and is subject to a
temporary use limitation depending on the
country.
Both the SEAT CONNECT service portfolios
offered by SEAT and individual services can
be modified, cancelled, deactivated, reacti-
vated, renamed and extended, even without
prior notification.
In https://my.seat you can create the user
account, see the description of services and
more information.
The execution and availability of the SEAT
CONNECT services and service portfolios
may vary depending on the country, as well
as the vehicle, its equipment and connectivi-
ty. Connectivity statuses )
(whit
e) Full connectivit
y, all services active
) (gr
ey) Limit
ed connectivity, some services
may not be av ail
able.
no icon No connectivity, no services availa-
bl
e

. SEAT CONNECT's voice recognition or search
t
echnol

ogy does not recognise or offer re-
sults for all words.
There are SEAT CONNECT services for which
registration is mandatory and others for
which it is not mandatory.
Description of services
Before running SEAT CONNECT services,
read and take into account the description of
the corresponding services. Descriptions are
updated non-periodically and are available
online at https://my.seat.

Start and driving
Description Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicl
e
, SEAT Drive Profile can operate on the
following functions:
Engine
Depending on the profile selected, the engine
responds more quickly or smoothly to the ac-
celerator being pressed. When the Eco pro-
file is selected, the Start-stop function is acti-
vated.
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
gear change timing is changed to put the
changes at higher or lower revolutions. The
Eco profile activates the Inertia function,
thereby reducing consumption. The rest of
the driving profiles will activate the inertia use
function when the selector lever is not in the S
position, depending on how the accelerator
pedal is released ››› page 234
. When the ve-
hicle is turned on again, the function is activa-
ted by default to reduce consumption.
With manual transmission, the Eco profile
changes the gear change recommendations
to facilitate more efficient driving.
Dynamic chassis control (DCC)*
The DCC continuously adapts the damping
of the suspension system to the characteris-
tics of the road surface and the driving situa-
tion (speed, acceleration and steering wheel angle) according to the selected driving pro-
fil
e

. The vehicle's dynamic behaviour is also
adapted to improve grip on curves and turn-
ing capacity. Within the Individual profile you
can also adjust the DCC level in a custom-
ised manner.
In the event of a fault in the DCC, the follow-
ing message is displayed on the instrument
screen Fault: shock absorber regula-
tion
Steering
The power steering varies its driving modes
and adapts to the profile selected, thus offer-
ing the best behaviour for each situation.
Air conditioning
The Climatronic can operate in Eco mode
with particularly limited consumption.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
Depending on the driving profile, the perform-
ance of the ACC varies, to allow more sporty
acceleration and braking or a more respect-
ful fuel consumption.
PreCrash system
The PreCrash system adapts according to
the selected configuration. The Sport driving
profile has specific settings to adapt to driv-
ing characteristics ››› page 24
. Setting the driving profile There are several ways to select a driving
pr
ofil

e using the infotainment system:

Start and driving
For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine will be incr eased and the engine oil
consumption r
educed.Economical and environmentally
friendly driving
Fuel consumption, environmental pollution
and w
ear t

o the engine, brakes and tyres all
depend largely on driving style. Consumption
can be reduced between 10-15% with an effi-
cient driving type. The following section gives
you some tips on lessening the impact on the
environment and reducing your operating
costs at the same time.
Active cylinder management (ACT®)*
Depending on vehicle equipment, the active
cylinder management (ACT®) may deacti-
vate some of the engine cylinders if the driv-
ing situation does not require too much pow-
er. The number of active cylinders can be
seen on the instrument panel display.
››› page 72.
Foresight when driving
If you think ahead when driving, you will need
to brake less and thus accelerate less. Take
advantage of the inertia of the vehicle when-
ever possible, with a gear engaged. This takes advantage of the engine braking effect,
r
educing w

ear on the brakes and tyres. Emis-
sions and fuel consumption will drop to zero.
Changing gear to save energy
An effective way of saving is to change in ad-
vance to a higher gear.
Manual transmission: shift up from first to
second gear as soon as possible. Choosing
the right gear enables fuel savings. Select the
highest possible gear appropriate for the
driving situation (the engine should continue
functioning with cyclical regularity).
Automatic transmission: accelerate gradu-
ally and without reaching the “kick-down”
position.
Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at your vehicle’s top speed,
whenever possible. Fuel consumption, emis-
sion of harmful gases and noise pollution
multiply as speed is increased. Driving at
moderate speeds will help to save fuel.
Reduce idling time
In vehicles with the Start-Stop system idling is
automatically reduced. In vehicles without
the Start-Stop system it is worth switching off
the engine, for example, at level crossings
and at traffic lights that remain red for long
periods of time. When an engine has reached
operating temperature, and depending on the cylinder capacity, keeping it switched off
for a minimum of about 5 seconds alr
eady
saves more than the amount of fuel necessa-
ry for restarting.
The engine takes a long time to warm up
when it is idling. Mechanical wear and pollu-
tant emissions are also especially high during
this initial warm-up phase. It is therefore best
to drive off immediately after starting the en-
gine. Avoid running the engine at high speed.
Regular maintenance
Regular servicing helps in saving fuel even
before the engine is started. A well-serviced
engine gives you the benefit of improved fuel
efficiency as well as maximum reliability and
an enhanced resale value. A badly serviced
engine can consume up to 10% more fuel
than necessary.
Avoid short journeys
The engine and catalytic converter need to
reach their optimal operating temperature
in order to minimise fuel consumption and
emissions.
A cold engine consumes a disproportionate
amount of fuel. The engine reaches its work-
ing temperature after about four kilometres
(2.5 miles), when fuel consumption will return
to a normal level. »
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Driver assistance systems
Lane departure warning (Side As-
sist) The lane departure warning uses radar sen-
sors t
o monit
or the areas behind the vehicle
››› page 9. The system does this by measur-
ing the vehicle's distance from other vehicles
and its speed differential. The lane departure
warning will not work at speeds of less than
approx. 15 km/h (9 mph).
The lane width is not detected individually,
but is rather pre-configured in the system.
Thus if you are driving in wide lanes or in be-
tween two lanes, the indications may be in-
correct. Furthermore, the system can detect
vehicles driving in the lane next to you (if
there are any), and can also detect station-
ary objects such as dividers, and thus give an
incorrect indication.
Light indication
The control lamp provides an indication on
the corresponding side regarding the traffic
situation behind the vehicle, if it is deemed to
be critical. The control lamp of the left-hand
side ››› Fig. 188
indicates the traffic situation
to the rear left of the vehicle, and the control
lamp of the right-hand side ››› Fig. 189
, indi-
cates the traffic situation to the rear right of
the vehicle. Keep the warning lamps zone of the lane de-
part
ur

e warning free of objects, adhesives or
the likes that may interfere with your visibility.
Lane assist Plus. The Lane Assist Plus function can be used by
activ
ating the

Lane Assist ››› page 261
and
Side Assist functions. In this case its functions
are expanded as described below.
If the driver initiates a lane change manoeu-
vre in a potential critical situation: