2020 Seat Leon instrument panel

Instruments and warning/control lamps
Multifunction steering
wheel* Functions Fig. 78
Controls on the steering wheel. Fig. 79
Controls on the steering wheel. The steering wheel includes multifunction
modul
es fr
om where it is possible to control
the audio, telephone, navigation, voice con- trol and assist functions without the driver
needing to be distr

acted from the road.
Buttons available depending on the version Symbol Function
1 Turn: T
urn volume up/down
Pr
ess: Mute volume
2 Turn: Search in the instrument panel
menu. In Navigation mode
, turn to in-
crease/decrease map size in SEAT
Digital Cockpit
Press: Select the highlighted option in
the instrument panel

 Radio: Sear
ch for the previous/next
st
ation.
Media: Short press: previous/next
track; long press: fast forward/rewind
 Activate phone menu (answer call,
end call)
 Switch between media and radio
sour
ces

 Change the instrument panel menu
(pre

vious/next)

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
Ambient light* Fig. 105
Schematic representation: Ambient light The ambient light lights up the area of the
centr
e consol
e, the footwell area and, de-
pending on the version, the front door panels
and the instrument panel line.
There are predefined Ambient Light versions
››› Fig. 105. The intensity of the lighting can
be adjusted using the function button q :

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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Driving
 – P
arking l ock
When the P button is pressed, the drive
wheels are locked. Only press P when the ve-
hicle is stationary ››› .
T o pr

ess the P button you must press the
brake pedal simultaneously.
 – Reverse gear
Reverse gear must be engaged only when
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is
idling ››› .
T o engage r

everse gear R, you must press the
brake pedal simultaneously. The reverse
lights switch on when the reverse gear R is
selected and the ignition is on.
 – Neutral
In this position, the gear is in neutral.
Press the brake pedal to move the lever from
N to D/S when the vehicle is stationary or at
speeds below 3 km/h (2 mph) ››› .
 – P
ermanent f

orward drive position
The D/S position enables the gears to be op-
erated in normal mode (D) or sport mode (S).
To select Sport mode S, move the lever back-
wards. Pushing the lever again will select nor-
mal mode D. The selected driving mode is
displayed on the instrument panel screen.
In normal mode (D), the gearbox selects the
best gear ratio. This depends on the engine load, the road speed and the dynamic gear
control pr

ogramme (DCP).
Sport mode (S) should be selected for a
sporty driving style. This setting makes use of
the engine's maximum power output. When
accelerating the gear shifts will be noticea-
ble.
Under certain circumstances (e.g. on moun-
tain roads) it can be advantageous to switch
tiptronic mode ››› page 231
, to adapt the
gears to suit the road conditions.
Selector lever lock
In N, the lever lock prevents a gear range
from being engaged, and prevents the vehi-
cle from moving off accidentally.
Press and hold the brake pedal with your left
foot with the engine running.
As a reminder to the driver, when the lever is
in position N the following indication will be
shown on the screen:
When stationary, apply footbrake
while selecting a gear.
The lever is not locked if it is moved quickly
through position N (e.g. when shifting from R
to D). This makes it possible, for instance, to
“rock the vehicle backwards and forwards” if
it is stuck in snow or mud. The lever lock en-
gages automatically if the brake pedal is not
pressed and the lever is in position N for more than about one second at a speed of less
than 5 km/h (3 mph). WARNING

Driving
Driving down hills
Under cert ain cir
cumstances it may be ad-
vantageous to use the Tiptronic mode to se-
lect the gear manually according to driving
conditions ››› .
St op/P

ark
To park on flat ground, just press the P button
››› Fig. 165. On slopes the parking brake
should first be applied and then press the P
button.
If the driver door is opened and the P button
has not been activated, the vehicle could
move. The following warning is displayed on
the instrument panel:

Driving
Steering Inf ormation r
elating to different ve-
hicle processes. Electro-mechanical power steering adapts
el
ectr

onically to the speed of the car, torque
and steering angle.
Even if the power steering fails or the engine
is stopped, it is possible to continue to rotate
the steering wheel as long as the key remains
in the ignition, but more force must be ap-
plied.
Progressive steering
Depending on the vehicle’s features, it may or
may not incorporate a progressive steering
system.
In city traffic you do not need to turn so much
on parking, manoeuvring or in very tight turns.
On the road or on the motorway, progressive
steering transmits, for example, in bends, a
sportier, more direct and noticeably more dy-
namic driving sensation. Control lamp v
It lights up red
Faulty steering.
Do not continue driving, stop the v
ehicle as soon as
possible and in a safe manner.
Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and have
the fault repaired as soon as possible. v
It lights up yellow
Limited steering operation.
Driv e car

efully to a specialised workshop to have the
steering checked.
If the warning light does not come on again after re-
starting the engine and driving a short distance, it is
not necessary to check the steering.
OR: The 12-v olt batt
ery was disconnected and re-
connected.
Drive a short distance at 15-20 km / h (9-12 mph). v
It flashes yellow
The steering column is jammed.
When st opped, t

urn the steering wheel in both direc-
tions.
OR: The st eering column does not unlock or lock.
T
urn off the ignition and turn it on again. Consider the
messages shown on the instrument panel display.
Do not continue driving if the steering column re-
mains locked after switching on the ignition. Seek
specialist assistance. The control lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is s
wit

ched on. It
should go out once the engine is started. WARNING
Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-
es.

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
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