Seat Leon. Service Manual - part 9

Lights and visibility

●

Activated for any position of the rotary light

switch.

●

When the car door is opened, the “Coming

Home” lighting comes on. The headlights are
turned off 60 seconds after the vehicle door
is opened.

Deactivation

●

If no door has been closed, they go out au-

tomatically after 60 seconds.

●

After the last door has been closed, the

headlights will be switched off after the
“Coming Home” delay (as established in the
radio menu) has elapsed.

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On turning the light switch to position 

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When the ignition is switched on (when

starting the engine).

Function “Leaving Home”

The “Leaving Home” function is only availa-
ble for vehicles with a light and rain sensor
(rotary light switch in position ).

This function may be connected/disconnec-
ted through the radio menu. The “Leaving
Home” function switch-off delay may also be
set (default: 30 sec).

Vehicle with
halogen
headlights

In the “Leaving Home” function, the day-
time running lights (DRL), the rear side
lights and the licence plate lights are
switched on.

Vehicle with
full-LED
headlights

In the “Leaving Home” function, the dip-
ped beams, the daytime running lights
(DRL), the rear side lights and the li-
cence plate lights are switched on.

Activation

●

When the vehicle is unlocked using the re-

mote control.

●

The “Leaving Home” function is only activa-

ted when the rotary light switch is in position


 and the light sensor detects darkness.

Deactivation

●

When the “Leaving Home” delay period

ends (default: 30 sec).

●

When the vehicle is locked using the re-

mote control.

●

When the light control is switched into a

position other than .

●

With the ignition is switched on.

Hazard warning lights 

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Fig. 139 

Dash panel: switch for hazard warn-

ing lights.

Read the additional information carefully

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The hazard warning lights are used to draw
the attention of other road users to your vehi-
cle in emergencies.

If your vehicle breaks down:

1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from

moving traffic.

2. Press the button to switch on the hazard

warning lights 

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3. Switch the ignition off.

4. Apply the handbrake.

5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear;

for an automatic gearbox, move the gear
lever to 

P.

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6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten-

tion of other road users to your vehicle.

7. Always take the vehicle key with you when

you leave the vehicle.

All turn signals flash simultaneously when
the hazard warning lights are switched on.
The two turn signal turn signal lamps  
and the turn signal lamp in the switch 

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 will

flash at the same time. The simultaneous
hazard warning lights also work when the ig-
nition is switched off.

Emergency braking warning
If the vehicle brakes suddenly and continu-
ously at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50
mph), the brake light flashes several times
per second to warn the vehicles driving be-
hind. If you continue braking, the hazard
warning lights will come on automatically
when the vehicle comes to a standstill. They
switch off automatically when the vehicle
starts to move again.

WARNING

●

The risk of an accident increases if your ve-

hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard
warning lights and a warning triangle to draw
the attention of other road users to your sta-
tionary vehicle.

●

Due to the high temperatures that the cata-

lytic converter can reach, never park in an
area where the catalytic converter could come

into contact with highly inflammable materi-
als, for example dry grass or spilt petrol. This
could start a fire.

Note

●

The battery will run down if the hazard

warning lights are left on for a long time,
even if the ignition is switched off.

●

The use of the hazard warning lights de-

scribed here is subject to the relevant statu-
tory requirements.

Parking lights 

When the parking light is switched on, (right
or left turn signal), the front side light and
the rear light on the corresponding side of
the vehicle stay lit. The parking lights can on-
ly be activated with the ignition switched off
and the turn signal and main beam lever in
the central position, before being triggered.

Parking light on both sides

With the ignition switched off and the light
switch in position , when locking the vehi-
cle from the outside, the parking lights on
both sides of the vehicle light up. In doing
so, only the side lights of both headlights
light up, and additionally the tail lights will
do so partially.

Motorway light*

The motorway light is available on vehicles
equipped with full-LED lights.

The function is connected/disconnected via
the corresponding Easy Connect system
menu.

●

Activation: when going above 110 km/h

(68 mph) for more than 30 seconds, the dip-
ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv-
er's visibility distance.

●

Deactivation: when reducing the speed of

the car below 100 km/h (62 mph), the dip-
ped beam returns to its normal position.

Driving abroad

The light beam of the dipped beam lights is
asymmetric: the side of the road on which
you are driving is lit more intensely.

When a car that is manufactured in a country
that drives on the right travels to a country
that drives on the left (or vice versa), it is nor-
mally necessary to cover part of the headlight
bulbs with stickers or to change the adjust-
ment of the headlights to avoid dazzling oth-
er drivers.

In such cases, the regulations specify certain
light values that must be complied with for
designated points of the light distribution.
This is known as “Tourist light”.

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Lights and visibility

The light distribution that the halogen and
full-LED headlights of the SEAT Leon range
have allows the specific “tourist light” values
to be met without the need for stickers or
changes in the settings.

Note

“Tourist light” is only allowed temporarily. If
you are planning a long stay in a country that
drives on the other side, you should take the
vehicle to an Authorised Technical Service to
change the headlights.

Headlight range control, lighting of
the instrument and control panel

Fig. 140 

Next to the steering wheel: Head-

light range control

Lighting of the instrument panel, screens
and controls*
Depending on the model, lighting of the in-
strument panel and controls can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system, using the button



 and the function button 

SETUP

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Headlight range control
The headlight range control is modified ac-
cording to the value of the headlight beam
and the vehicle load status. This offers the
driver optimum visibility and the headlights
do not dazzle oncoming drivers 

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.

The headlights can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on.

To reset, turn switch 

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Fig. 140

:

Value

Vehicle load status

a)

–

Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty

1

All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty

2

All seats occupied, luggage compartment
full With trailer and minimum drawbar load

3

Driver only, luggage compartment full With
trailer and maximum drawbar load

a)

If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the

table, it is possible to select intermediary positions.

OR:

Using the radio menu (see 

Easy Connect

> Adjusting Lights > Headlamp
height adjustment

 

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Setting 0

Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty

Setting 1

All seats occupied, luggage compart-
ment empty

Setting 2

All seats occupied, luggage compart-
ment full. With trailer and minimum
drawbar load

Setting 3

Driver only, luggage compartment full.
With trailer and maximum drawbar load

Dynamic headlight range control
The control is not mounted in vehicles with
dynamic headlight range control. The head-
light range is automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the vehicle load status when they are
switched on.

Instrument panel lighting
With the ignition on and without light activa-
tion, the instrument panel lighting remains
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
active, the instrument panel lighting may
even switch off. The objective of this function

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is to provide the driver with a visual indica-
tion that he or she should activate the
dipped beam.

WARNING

Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that
the headlights dazzle and distract other driv-
ers. This could result in a serious accident.

●

Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load

status so that it does not blind other drivers.

Interior and reading lights

1)



 

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Read the additional information carefully

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Glove compartment and luggage compart-
ment 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. The intensity
of these lights can be adjusted using the ra-
dio menu (see 

Easy Connect > Light

Settings > Interior lighting

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Note

The reading lights switch off when the vehi-
cle is locked using a key or after several mi-
nutes if the key is removed from the ignition.
This prevents the battery from discharging.

Visibility

Sun visors

Fig. 141 

Sun visor

Options for adjusting driver and front pas-
senger sun visors:

●

Lower the sun visor towards the wind-

screen.

●

The sun visor can be pulled out of its

mounting and turned towards the door

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Fig. 141 

1

.

●

Swing the sun visor towards the door, lon-

gitudinally backwards.

1)

Depending on the level of equipment fitted in the

vehicle, LEDs can be used for the following interior
lights: front courtesy light, rear courtesy light, foot-
well light and sun visor light.

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Lights and visibility

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
cover 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

housing when not in use.

Note

The light above the sun visor automatically
switches off after a few minutes in certain
conditions. This prevents the battery from
discharging.

Sun blind*

3

 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 142 

Rear window: sun blind.

Rear window sun blind*

–

Pull out the visor and hook it into the hooks
in the centre of the top of the door frame

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Fig. 142

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Windscreen wiper and window
wiper systems

Window wiper lever

Read the additional information carefully

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CAUTION

If the ignition is switched off with the wind-
screen 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

windscreen wipers before starting your jour-
ney.

●

Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wipers

from the glass. SEAT recommends a de-icer
spray for this operation.

●

Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if

the windscreen is dry. Cleaning with the
windscreen wipers while dry can cause dam-
age.

●

In icy conditions, 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 

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Note

●

The windscreen 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 vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle is
moving, the more often the windscreen is
cleaned.

●

The rear wiper is automatically switched on

when the windscreen wiper is on and the car
is in reverse gear.

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Windscreen wiper functions

Windscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations

If the vehicle is at a
standstill

The 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.

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 heating only 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 are on the windscreen. The wiper will
stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path.
Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper
back on again.

Rain sensor*

Fig. 143 

Windscreen wiper lever: adjusting

the rain sensor 

A

Fig. 144 

Rain sensor sensitive surface

The rain sensor controls the frequency of the
windscreen wiper intervals, depending on
the amount of rain 

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. The sensitivity of the

rain sensor can be adjusted manually. Man-
ual wipe 

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Move the lever to the required position

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Fig. 143

:

Rain sensor off.
Rain sensor on; automatic wipe if neces-
sary.
Setting sensitivity level of rain sensor

–

Set control to the right: highly sensi-
tive.

–

Set control to the left: less sensitive.

When the ignition is switched off and then
back on, the rain sensor stays on and starts
operating again when the windscreen wipers
are in position 

1

 and the vehicle is travel-

ling at more than 16 km/h (10 mph).

0

1

A

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Rain sensor modified behaviour
Possible causes of faults and mistaken read-
ings on the sensitive surface 

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Fig. 144

 of

the rain sensor include:

●

Damaged blades: a film of water on the

damaged blades may lengthen the activation
time, reduce the washing intervals or result
in a fast and continuous wipe.

●

Insects: insects on the sensor may trigger

the windscreen wiper.

●

Salt on roads: in winter, salt spread in the

roads may cause an extra long wipe when the
windscreen is almost dry.

●

Dirt: dry dust, wax, coating on glass (Lotus

effect) or traces of detergent (car wash) may
reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor or
make it react more slowly, later or not at all.

●

Cracked windscreen: the impact of a stone

will trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain
sensor on. Next the rain sensor detects the
reduction in the sensitive surface area and
adapts accordingly. The behaviour of the sen-
sor will vary with the size of the damage
caused by the stone.

WARNING

The rain sensor may not detect enough rain
to switch on the wipers.

●

If necessary, switch on the wipers manually

when water on the windscreen obstructs visi-
bility.

Note

●

Clean the sensitive surface of the rain sen-

sor regularly and check the blades for dam-
age 

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 (arrow).

●

To remove wax and coatings, we recom-

mend a window cleaner containing alcohol.

Mirror

Anti-dazzle rear vision mirrors

Your vehicle is fitted with an interior rear vi-
sion mirror with a manual or automatic* con-
trol for anti-dazzle position.

Interior rear vision mirror with manual set-
ting for anti-dazzle position

–

Position the small lever of the lower edge
of the mirror to face towards the rear.

WARNING

In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
rear 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
rear 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 incident 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 engaged, the mirrors do not darken with
automatic adjustment for anti-dazzle posi-
tion.

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Adjusting the exterior rear view mir-
rors

Fig. 145 

Driver door: control for the exterior

mirror.

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 may 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 function button 

SETUP

.

Tilt function 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 

R

1)

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

CAR

, function “Rear view mirrors and wind-

screen wipers” and select “lower while re-
versing” 

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●

Select the 

R

1)

 position on the control.

●

Select reverse gear.

●

Adjust the front passenger exterior mirror

so that you can see, for example, the kerb
area well.

●

Release the reverse gear.

●

The adjusted position for the rear view mir-

ror is stored.

Fold in the exterior mirrors after parking
(convenience function)*
The Easy Connect system, Menu 

CAR

, func-

tion “Rear view mirrors and windscreen wip-
ers” can be used to have the exterior mirrors
fold in when the vehicle is parked

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When the vehicle is locked with the remote
control, by pressing for more than approxi-
mately 1 second the exterior mirrors are fol-
ded in automatically. When the vehicle is
opened with the remote control, the exterior
mirrors are deployed automatically.

WARNING

Convex or wide-angle* exterior mirrors give a
larger field of vision. However, they make ob-
jects look smaller and further away than they
really are. If you use these mirrors to esti-
mate the distance to vehicles behind you

1)

Regulation in right-hand drive vehicles is symmet-

rical.

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Seats and head restraints

when changing lane, you could misjudge the
distance. Risk of accident!

CAUTION

●

If one of the mirror housings is knocked out

of position (e.g. when parking), the mirrors
must first be fully retracted with the electric
control. Do not readjust the mirror housing by
hand, as this will interfere with the mirror ad-
juster function.

●

Before washing the vehicle in an automatic

car wash, please make sure to retract the ex-
terior mirrors to prevent them from being
damaged. Electrically retractable exterior
mirrors must not be folded in or out by hand.
Always use the electrical power control.

Note

If the electrical adjustment should fail to op-
erate, both of the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mir-
ror glass.

Seats and head restraints

Adjusting the seats and headr-
ests

Manual adjustment of seats

Read the additional information carefully

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WARNING

The safe driving chapter contains important
information, tips, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and observe for your
own safety and the safety of your passengers

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WARNING

●

Adjust the front seats only when the vehi-

cle is stationary. Failure to follow this instruc-
tion could result in an accident.

●

Be careful when adjusting the seat height.

Careless or uncontrolled adjustment can
cause injuries.

●

The front seat backrests must not be re-

clined for driving. Otherwise, seat belts and
the airbag system might not protect as they
should, with the subsequent danger of injury.

Electric driver's seat adjustment*

Read the additional information carefully

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WARNING

●

If the electric front seats are used negli-

gently or without paying due attention, it can
cause serious injury.

●

The front seats can also be electrically ad-

justed when the ignition is switched off. Nev-
er leave a child or any other person who may
need help in the vehicle.

●

In the event of an emergency, electrical ad-

justment can be stopped by pressing any
control.

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the electrical components
of the front seats, please refrain from kneel-
ing on the seat or applying sharp pressure at
a single point to the seat cushion and back-
rest.

Note

●

It may not be possible to electrically adjust

the seat if the vehicle battery is very low.

●

If the engine is started while the seats are

being electrically adjusted, the adjustment
will stop.

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Adjusting the front head restraints

Read the additional information carefully

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Adjust the head restraint 

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 so

that as far as possible the top of the head re-
straint is level with the top of your head.
When this is not possible, try to get as close
as possible to this position.

Adjusting the rear head restraints

Fig. 146 

Rear centre head restraint: release

point.

When transporting people in the back seat,
place the head restraints of the occupied
seats at a minimum of the next socket up

››› 

.

Adjusting the head restraints

–

To set the head restraint higher, grasp the
sides with both hands and move it up-
wards, until you see it engage.

–

To set the head restraint lower down, press
the 

1

 

››› 

Fig. 146

 button and move it

downwards.

Removing the head restraint
To remove the head restraint, the correspond-
ing backrest must be partially folded forward.

–

Unlock the backrest 

››› 

page 147

.

–

Move the head restraint upwards until it ar-
rives to the top.

–

Press button 

1

 

››› 

Fig. 146

, while simulta-

neously pressing on the security hole 

2

››› 

Fig. 146

 with a flat screwdriver a maxi-

mum of 5 mm wide, and remove the head
restraint.

–

Move the backrest until it engages properly

››› 

.

Fitting the head restraint
To mount the external head restraints, the
corresponding backrest must be partially fol-
ded forward.

–

Unlock the backrest 

››› 

page 147

.

–

Insert the head restraint bars into the
guides until they perceptibly engage. It

should not be possible to remove the head
restraint from the backrest.

–

Move the backrest until it engages properly

››› 

.

WARNING

●

Please observe the general notes

››› 

page 69

.

●

Remove the rear head restraints only when

it is necessary for the placement of a child
seat 

››› 

page 82

. After removing a child seat,

remount the head restraint immediately.
Travelling with the head restraints removed
or improperly adjusted increases the risk of
severe injuries.

Seat functions

Introduction

WARNING

Inappropriate use of the seat functions can
cause severe injuries.

●

Assume the proper sitting position before

your trip and remain in it throughout. This al-
so applies to the other occupants.

●

Always keep hands, fingers, feet and other

parts of the body away from the operating ra-
dius and the adjustment of seats.

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Seats and head restraints

Seat heating

Fig. 147 

In the centre console: front seats

heating switch

The seat cushions can be heated electrically
when the ignition is switched on. The back-
rest is also heated in some versions.

The seat heating should not be engaged in
any of the following conditions:

●

The seat is unoccupied.

●

The seat has a covering.

●

There is a child seat installed in the seat.

●

The seat cushion is wet or damp.

●

The indoor or outdoor temperature is great-

er than 25°C (77°F).

Activate
Press the button  or . Seat heating is
switched on fully.

Adjusting the heating output
Press the button  or  repeatedly until the
desired intensity level is reached.

Deactivating
Press the button  or  until all warning
lamps switch off.

WARNING

People who, because of medications, paraly-
sis or chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes) cannot
perceive pain or temperature, or have a limi-
ted perception thereof, may suffer burns to
the back, buttocks or legs when using seat
heating, an occurrence that may entail a very
lengthy recovery period or from which it may
not be possible to recover fully. Seek medical
advice if you have doubts regarding your
health.

●

People with limited pain and temperature

thresholds must never use seat heating.

WARNING

If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can ad-
versely affect the operation of the seat heat-
ing, increasing the risk of burns.

●

Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to

using the seat heater.

●

Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is

wet or damp.

●

Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp

on the seat.

●

Do not spill liquid on the seat.

CAUTION

●

To avoid damaging the heating elements of

the seat heaters, please do not kneel on the
seat or apply sharp pressure to a single point
on the seat cushion or backrest.

●

Liquids, sharps objects and insulating ma-

terials (e.g. covers or child seats) can damage
the seat heating.

●

In the event of smells, switch off the seat

heating immediately and have it inspected by
a specialised workshop.

For the sake of the environment

The seat heating should remain on only when
needed. Otherwise, it is an unnecessary fuel
waste.

Front centre armrest

The centre armrest can be adjusted to various
levels.

Adjusting the centre armrest

–

To adjust the tilt, lift the armrest from the
starting position so that it is engaged.

–

To return the armrest to the starting posi-
tion, remove the armrest from the upper
fixed position and lower it.

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The armrest can be moved backwards and
forwards.

Folding down the passenger seat
backrest*

3

 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 148 

Front passenger seat: lever for fold-

ing down the backrest.

The front passenger seat can be folded down
to increase the storage space.

●

Pull lever 

1

 

››› 

Fig. 148

 and push the seat

backrest 

2

 until the backrest is horizontal.

WARNING

When the front passenger seat is folded
down it cannot be occupied.

folding down and raising the rear seat
backrest

3

 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC

Fig. 149 

Clip to support the seat belt.

Fig. 150 

Backrest release lever.

The backrests can be folded forward individu-
ally or together.

Folding the backrest forwards

–

Place the side seat belts in the trim clip

››› 

Fig. 149

.

–

Slide the head restraint(s) downwards

››› 

page 144

.

–

Press the release lever 

››› 

Fig. 150

 

1

 in the

direction of the arrow.

–

Fold the backrest forwards.

Converting the table to a seat

–

Raise the backrest until it engages in its
upright position 

››› 

. The red marking on

the tab 

››› 

Fig. 150

 

2

 should no longer be

visible when the backrest is properly se-
cured.

WARNING

The safe driving chapter contains important
information, tips, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and observe for your
own safety and the safety of your passengers

››› 

page 65

.

WARNING

●

Make sure that the rear backrest is securely

locked in position so that the seat belt can
provide proper protection on the centre rear
seat.

●

The rear backrest must always be securely

latched so that objects stored in the luggage

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compartment will not fly forward through the
interior during sudden braking.

CAUTION

●

With the backrest inclined there is a danger

of damaging the rear head restraints when
adjusting the front seats backwards.

●

When folding the backrest forwards, make

sure to place the side seat belts in the trim
clip to prevent them from being damaged by
becoming trapped in the backrest lock.

Folding down and lifting the rear seat
backrest

3

 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 151 

On the rear seat backrest: release

catch 

1

; red mark 

2

.

Fig. 152 

In the luggage compartment: levers

for remote release of the left part 

1

 and right

part 

2

 of the rear seat backrest.

The rear seat backrest is split and each part
be lowered separately to extend the luggage
compartment.

When the rear seat backrest is lowered no-
body else can travel in the corresponding
seats (not even a child).

Lowering the rear seat backrest with the un-
lock button

●

Lower the head restraint properly.

●

Push the unlock button 

››› 

Fig. 151

 

1

 for-

wards and at the same time lift the backrest.

●

The rear seat backrest is not engaged when

the red marking of the button 

2

 is visible.

Lowering the rear seat backrest with the re-
mote release lever

●

Lower the head restraint properly.

●

Open the rear lid.

●

Pull the remote release lever of the left part

››› 

Fig. 152

 

1

 or right part 

2

 of the backrest

in the direction of the arrow. The released
part of the rear seat backrest is folded auto-
matically down and forwards.

●

If this occurs, close the rear lid.

The rear seat backrest is not engaged when
the red marking of the button 

››› 

Fig. 151

 

2

is visible.

Folding up the rear seat backrest

●

Lift the backrest and press it firmly into the

lock until it engages 

››› 

.

●

It should not be possible to see the red

mark of the unlock button 

2

.

●

The backrest must be properly engaged.

WARNING

Serious injuries can be caused if the rear seat
backrest is lowered or lifted without due care
and attention.

●

Never lower or lift the rear seat backrest

while driving.

●

Do no trap or damage the seat belt when

raising the rear seat backrest.

●

When lowering or lifting the rear seat back-

rest, keep your hands, fingers, feet and other
body parts out of its path.

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●

For the rear seat belts to offer the necessa-

ry protection all the parts of the rear backrest
must be properly engaged. This is particular-
ly important in the case of the centre rear
seat. If someone is seated in a seat whose
backrest is not properly engaged they will fly
forward, along with the backrest, during an
accident or a sudden driving or braking ma-
noeuvre.

●

A red signal on the button 

2

 warns that

the backrest is not engaged. Always check
that the red marking is not visible when the
backrest is in the upright position.

●

When the rear seat backrest is lowered or is

not properly engaged nobody else can travel
in the corresponding seats (not even a child).

CAUTION

Serious damage can be caused to the vehicle
and other objects if the rear seat backrest is
lowered or lifted without due care and atten-
tion.

●

Before lowering the rear seat backrest, al-

ways adjust the front seats so that neither
the head restraints nor the cushions of the
rear backrest can hit them.

Transport and practical
equipment

Storage compartments

Storage areas under the front seats*

Fig. 153 

Storage compartment under the

front seats.

There is a storage compartment with a cover
under each front seat.

The drawer* is opened by pulling on the han-
dle of the cover 

››› 

Fig. 153

.

To close the drawer, press the cover until it
locks into position.

WARNING

●

The drawers will hold a maximum weight of

1.5 kg.

●

Do not drive with the drawer cover open.

There is an injury risk for passengers if the
cargo is released in case of sudden braking or
an accident.

Folding table*

3

 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 154 

Left-hand front seat: folding table.

–

To open the tray, open it up in the direction
of the arrow 

››› 

Fig. 154

.

WARNING

●

The folding trays may not be folded down

whilst the vehicle is in motion and anyone is
seated on the second row of seats. There is a
risk of injury during a sudden braking ma-
noeuvre! The tray must therefore be closed
and properly secured whilst the vehicle is in
motion.

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Transport and practical equipment

●

Do not put hot drinks in the drink holders.

During normal or sudden driving manoeuvres,
sudden braking or an accident, the hot drink
could be spilled. Danger of scalding.

CAUTION

When driving, do not leave open cans in the
cup holders. The drink might be spilt on brak-
ing, for example, and could damage the vehi-
cle.

Drink holders

Fig. 155 

Centre console: front drink holders.

Front drink holders

–

Place drinks in the holder 

››› 

Fig. 155

.

Placement of two drinks is possible. There
is also the possibility of placing larger plas-
tic bottles in the trims of the doors.

WARNING

●

Do not place any hot drinks in the drink

holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot drinks
could spill and cause burns, which may cause
an accident.

●

Do not use hard china cups or glasses.

These could cause injury in the event of an
accident.

CAUTION

You should avoid putting open drinks con-
tainers in the drink holders. The drinks could
otherwise spill over and cause damage to e.g.
the electrical equipment or the seat covers.

Glove compartment

Fig. 156 

Glove compartment

Opening/closing

–

To open the glove compartment, pull the
handle in the direction of the arrow.

–

To close the glove compartment, move the
cover upwards until it engages.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the CD
player is located in the glove compartment.
Separate operating instructions are enclosed
for this equipment in the corresponding In-
struction Manual.

WARNING

The cover of the glove compartment should
always be closed while driving. Failure to fol-
low this instruction could result in an acci-
dent.

Other storage compartments

You will find more object holders, compart-
ments and supports in other parts of the ve-
hicle:

●

In the top of the glove compartment in ve-

hicles that do not have a CD reader. The load
of the compartment should not exceed
1.2 kg.

●

In the centre console under the centre arm-

rest*.

●

In the driver side panel there is a remova-

ble box for access to fuses and relays. The

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load of the compartment should not exceed
0.2 kg.

●

Coat hooks in the door frames 

››› 

.

●

Other storage compartments are found in

the rear seat, to the left and the right of the
seats.

WARNING

●

Please make sure that any items of clothing

hanging from the coat hooks do not obstruct
your view to the rear.

●

The coat hooks should only be used for

lightweight clothing. Do not leave any heavy
or sharp objects in the pockets.

●

Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the

clothing, as this could interfere with the func-
tion of the head-protection airbags.

Power sockets

Fig. 157 

Centre console: front/rear 12-volt

power socket.

Fig. 158 

Detailed view of the side trim in the

luggage compartment: 12-volt power socket
(applies only to the LEON ST model).

In the centre console

–

Remove the connector located in the centre
console of the power socket 

››› 

Fig. 157

.

–

Insert the plug of the electrical appliance
into the power socket.

In the luggage compartment (applies only to
the LEON ST model)

–

Lift the power socket cover 

››› 

Fig. 158

.

–

Insert the plug of the electrical appliance
into the power 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.

WARNING

The power socket works only when the igni-
tion is on. Improper 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
damaging the sockets.

Note

The use of electrical appliances with the en-
gine switched off will cause a battery dis-
charge.

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