Seat Leon. Service Manual - part 15

Driver assistance systems

The Easy Connect system screen will only dis-
play objects detected at the front, and the ve-
hicle's trajectory will be hidden.

Braked manoeuvre function*

3

 Valid only with Parking system plus

If an obstacle is detected while reversing, the
braked manoeuvre function activates the
emergency brake. Depending on the equip-
ment, the braked manoeuvre function can al-
so activate the emergency brake while mov-
ing forwards.

The emergency braking function helps to
minimise collisions. The vehicle's speed
must be no higher than 10 km/h.

The braked manoeuvre function is active or
inactive when the parking light is lit or off, re-
spectively. If the emergency brake has been
activated, the function will remain inactive
until the gear is changed.

The limitations of Parking Aid apply.

The braked manoeuvre function is configured
in the Easy Connect system with the 



 but-

ton and the function buttons 

SETUP

 and

Parking and manoeuvring

.

●



 on

 – enables use of the braked ma-

noeuvre function.

●



 off

 – disables use of the braked ma-

noeuvre function.

Temporary suppression of emergency brak-
ing

●

When deactivating the function with the

Braked manoeuvre

 button, which appears on

the 

Parking aid screen of the Easy Connect

system.

●

When any of the doors, the rear lid or the

bonnet are opened.

Rear Assist “Rear View Cam-
era”*

Operating and safety warnings

WARNING

●

The Rear Assist does not make it possible

to precisely calculate the distance from ob-
stacles (people, vehicles, etc.) and nor can it
overcome the system's own limits, hence us-
ing it may cause serious accidents and inju-
ries if used negligently or without due care.
The driver should be aware of his/her sur-
roundings at all times to ensure safe driving.

●

The camera lens expands and distorts the

field of vision and displays the objects on the
screen in a different, vague manner. The per-
ception of distances is also distorted by this
effect.

●

Some objects may, due to the resolution of

the display screen - not be displayed in a sat-
isfactory manner or may not be displayed at

all. Take special care with thin posts, fences,
railings or trees that might not be displayed
on screen and could damage the vehicle.

●

The rear assist has blind spots where it is

not possible to represent people or objects
(small children, animals and certain objects
cannot be detected in its field of vision). Mon-
itor the vehicle's surrounding area at all
times.

●

Keep the camera lens clean, free of ice and

snow, and do not cover it.

●

The system is not a replacement for driver

awareness. Supervise the parking operation
at all times, as well as the vehicle's surround-
ing area. Adapt your speed and driving style
at all times to suit visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

looking at the screen.

●

The images on the rear assist screen are

only two-dimensional. Due to a lack of spatial
depth, protruding parts or holes in the road,
for example, are more difficult to detect or
may not be seen at all.

●

Vehicle load modifies the representation of

the orientation lines displayed. The width
represented by the lines diminishes with ve-
hicle load. Pay special attention to the vehi-
cle's surroundings when the inside of the ve-
hicle of the luggage compartment is carrying
a heavy load.

●

In the following situations, the objects or

other vehicles shown in the navigation sys-
tem display appear to be further away or

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closer than they really are: Pay special atten-
tion:

–

On moving from a horizontal plane to a
slope.

–

On moving from a slope to a horizontal
plane.

–

If the vehicle is heavily loaded at the
rear.

–

When the vehicle approaches objects
that are not on the ground surface or are
jutting out from it. These objects may al-
so be outside the camera's angle of vi-
sion when reversing.

Note

●

It is important to take great care and pay

special attention if you are not yet familiar
with the system.

●

Rear assist will not be available if the vehi-

cle's rear lid is open.

Instructions for use

Fig. 223 

On the rear bumper: location of the

rear assist camera

A camera on the rear bumper aids the driver
during reverse parking or manoeuvring

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Fig. 223

. The camera image is viewed to-

gether with orientation lines projected by the
system on the Easy Connect system screen.
The bottom of the screen displays part of the
bumper corresponding to the number plate
area that will be used as reference by the
driver.

Rear assist settings:
Rear assist offers the user the possibility to
change the image's brightness, contrast and
colour settings.

To change these settings:

●

Park the vehicle in a safe place.

●

Apply the parking brake.

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

If necessary, switch on the Easy Connect

system.

●

Engage reverse gear or turn the selector

lever to position 

R.

●

Press the  function button displayed on

the right of the image.

●

Make the desired adjustments on the menu

by pressing the 

–

/

+

 function buttons or by

moving the corresponding scroll button.

Necessary conditions for parking and ma-
noeuvring with the rear assist
The system should not be used in the follow-
ing cases:

●

If the image displayed is not very reliable or

is distorted, for example low visibility or dirty
lens.

●

If the area behind the vehicle is not dis-

played very clearly or is incomplete.

●

If the vehicle is heavily loaded at the rear.

●

If the position and installation angle of the

camera have been changed, e.g. after a rear-
end collision. Have the system checked by a
specialised workshop.

Familiarising yourself with the system
To familiarise yourself with the system, the
orientation lines and their function, SEAT rec-
ommends practising parking and manoeu-
vring with the rear assist in a place without

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too much traffic or in a car park when there
are good weather and visibility conditions.

Cleaning the camera lens
Keep the camera lens clean and clear of snow
and ice:

●

Moisten the lens using a normal alcohol-

based glass cleaning product and clean the
lens with a dry cloth.

●

Remove snow using a small brush.

●

Use de-icing spray to remove any ice.

CAUTION

●

Never use abrasive cleaning products to

clean the camera lens.

●

Do not use hot or warm water to remove ice

or snow from the camera lens. Doing so could
damage the camera.

Parking and manoeuvring with the
rear assist

Fig. 224 

Display on the Easy Connect system

screen: orientation lines.

Switching the system on and off

●

The rear assist will switch on when the igni-

tion is on or the engine running, on engaging
reverse gear (manual gearbox) or on chang-
ing the selector lever to the 

R position (auto-

matic gearbox).

●

The system switches off 8 seconds after

disengaging reverse gear (manual gearbox)
or removing the selector lever from the 

R po-

sition (automatic gearbox). The system will
also disconnect immediately after the igni-
tion is switched off.

●

The camera will stop transmitting images

above the speed of 15 km/h (9 mph) with re-
verse engaged.

In combination with the Parking System Plus

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, the camera image will cease to

be transmitted immediately when reverse
gear is disengaged or when the selector lever
is moved from the 

R position, and the optical

information provided by the Parking Aid sys-
tem will be displayed.

Also in combination with the system, the rear
assist image can also be concealed:

●

By pressing one of the Infotainment system

buttons on the display.

●

OR: By pressing the miniature vehicle that

appears on the left of the screen (which
switches to the full-screen mode of the Park-
ing System Plus's optical system).

If you wish to display the rear assist image
again:

●

Disengage reverse, or change the selector

lever's position, engage reverse again or
move the selector lever to position 

R.

●

OR: Press the 

RVC

 function button

1)

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1)

WARNING: the 

RVC

 function button will only be ac-

tivated and available when the reverse gear is en-
gaged or the selector lever is set to position 

R.

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Meaning of the orientation lines

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Fig. 224

Side lines: extension of the vehicle (the
approximate width of the vehicle plus the
rear view mirrors) on the road surface.
End of the side lines: the area marked in
green ends approximately 2 m behind
the vehicle on the road surface.
Intermediate line: indicates a distance of
approximately 1 m behind the vehicle on
the road surface.
Red horizontal line: indicates a safe dis-
tance of approximately 40 cm at the rear
of the vehicle on the road surface.

Parking manoeuvre

●

Place the vehicle in front of the parking

space and engage reverse gear (manual
gearbox) or move the selector to the 

R posi-

tion (automatic gearbox).

●

Reverse slowly, and turn the steering wheel

so that the side orientation lines lead to-
wards the parking space.

●

Guide the vehicle into the parking space so

that the side orientation lines run parallel to
it.

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Towing bracket device

Towing bracket device*

Introduction

The towing bracket device fitted to your vehi-
cle, be it factory-fitted or a genuine SEAT ac-
cessory, meets all the national technical and
legal requirements for towing.

Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin connector
for the electrical connection between the
trailer and the vehicle. If the trailer is equip-
ped with a 

7-pin connector you can use the

corresponding available adaptor that is a
genuine SEAT accessory.

The maximum authorised towing load is
80 kg.

WARNING

●

Before each journey, make sure that the de-

tachable ball joint is properly fitted and se-
cured in its housing.

●

If the detachable ball joint is not properly

fitted and secured, do not use it.

●

Do not use the towing bracket device for

towing if it is damaged or has missing parts.

●

Do not modify or adapt the towing device

connection.

●

Never unhook the detachable ball joint

when the trailer is hitched.

CAUTION

Handle the detachable ball joint with care in
order to avoid damaging the bumper paint-
work.

Note

Towing the vehicle with the detachable ball
joint 

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page 90

.

Description

Fig. 225 

Towing bracket device support / de-

tachable ball joint / key

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Depending on the country or version, the
towing bracket device's detachable ball joint
is located:

●

underneath the floor panel of the luggage

compartment.

●

or else on the surface of the floor panel of

the luggage compartment in a bag secured
to the fastening rings.

The ball joint is fitted and removed by hand.

The towing device bracket is supplied with a
key.

Key to 

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Fig. 225

13-pin connector
Safety lug
Hook housing
Hook housing cap
Ball protective cover
Detachable ball
Locking lever
Lock cover
Release bolt
Lock
Locking balls
Key

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Note

Contact an Authorised Service Partner if you
lose your key.

Placing in standby position

Fig. 226 

Step 1

Fig. 227 

Step 2

Before assembling it, place the detachable
ball in the standby position with the follow-
ing two steps.

Step 1

●

Turn the key in the direction of arrow 

1

 un-

til the part of the key with the holes reaches
the top position 

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Fig. 226

.

Step 2

●

Grip the detachable ball below the protec-

tive cover.

●

Press the release bolt 

B

 in the direction of

arrow 

2

, and at the same time press lever

C

 in the direction of arrow 

3

 as far as it will

go 

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Fig. 227

.

The lever will remain blocked in this position.

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Standby position

Fig. 228 

Standby position: Position of the lev-

er and the release bolt

Standby position adjusted properly

●

Key 

A

 

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Fig. 228

 is in the released posi-

tion (the part of the key with the holes is fac-
ing upwards).

●

Lever 

B

 

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Fig. 228

 is in the bottom posi-

tion.

●

The release bolt 

C

 

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Fig. 228

 can be

moved.

Thus adjusted, the detachable ball is ready
for installation.

CAUTION

The key cannot be removed or turned in the
standby position.

Assembling the detachable ball - Step
1

Fig. 229 

Fitting the detachable ball / Release

bolt in the deployed position

Fitting the detachable ball

●

Remove the hook housing cap 

4

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Fig. 225

 downwards.

●

Set the detachable ball to its standby posi-

tion 

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page 235

.

●

Grip the detachable ball 

from below

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Fig. 229

 and insert it into the hook hous-

ing following the direction of arrow 

1

 until it

engages audibly 

››› 

.

Lever 

A

 turns 

automatically in the direction

of arrow 

2

 upwards, and the release bolt 

B

moves outwards (the red and green part will
be visible) 

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.

If lever 

A

 does not turn automatically or the

release bolt 

B

 does not come out, the de-

tachable ball should be removed by turning
the lever as far as possible downwards from
the housing cavity, and the detachable ball's
support surfaces and the cavity should then
be cleaned.

WARNING

●

When attaching the detachable ball, keep

your hands well away from the reach of the
lever's rotation. There is a risk of injuring
your fingers!

●

Never try to pull the lever upwards by force

to turn the key. The detachable ball would not
be secured properly!

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Assembling the detachable ball - Step
2

Fig. 230 

Locking the lock

Fig. 231 

Placing the cover over the lock.

Do not omit this first step 

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page 236, As-

sembling the detachable ball - Step 1

 !

●

Turn key 

A

 in the direction of arrow 

1

 un-

til the part of the key with the holes reaches
the bottom position 

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Fig. 230

.

●

Remove the key in the direction of arrow

2

.

●

Place cover 

B

 in the lock in the direction

of arrow 

3

 

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Fig. 231

 

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.

●

Check that the detachable ball is secure

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page 237

.

CAUTION

●

After removing the key, always place the

cover over the lever's lock. If the lock be-
comes soiled it will be impossible to insert
the key.

●

Keep the towing bracket device's housing

cavity clean at all times. Dirtiness can pre-
vent the detachable ball from being properly
secured!

●

If the detachable ball is removed, always

place the cap on the hook's housing.

Checking proper attachment

Fig. 232 

Detachable ball properly attached

Whenever you go to use the detachable ball,
make sure that it is properly attached first.

Detachable ball properly attached

●

The detachable ball will not fall out of the

housing cavity after a major “knock or jerk”.

●

Lever 

A

 

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Fig. 232

 is fully raised.

●

The release bolt 

B

 

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Fig. 232

 is sticking

fully out (the red and green part is visible).

●

The key has been removed.

●

Cover 

C

 

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Fig. 232

 is placed over the lock.

WARNING

The towing bracket device should only be
used if the detachable ball has been properly
locked!

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Removing the detachable ball - Step 1

Fig. 233 

Removing the lock cover

Fig. 234 

Releasing the lock

●

Remove cover 

A

 from the lock in the direc-

tion of arrow 

1

 

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Fig. 233

.

●

Insert key 

B

 into the lock in the direction

of arrow 

2

 

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Fig. 234

.

●

Turn the key in the direction of arrow 

3

 un-

til the part of the key with the holes is facing
upwards.

WARNING

Never remove the detachable ball joint when
the trailer is hitched.

Note

Before you remove the detachable ball, you
are advised to place the protective cover on
the ball coupling.

Removing the detachable ball - Step 2

Fig. 235 

Releasing the detachable ball

Do not omit this first step 

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page 238, Re-

moving the detachable ball - Step 1

 !

Releasing the detachable ball

●

Grip the detachable ball from below.

●

Press the release bolt 

A

 in the direction of

arrow 

1

 as far as it will go, and at the same

time press lever 

B

 in the direction of arrow

2

 as far as it will go.

In this position, the detachable ball is loose
and will fall/drop freely downwards. If this
does not occur when you release it, press it
with the other hand from above.

The detachable ball locks into the standby
position at the same time and is therefore
ready to be reinserted into the hook housing

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.

●

Fit the cap 

4

 

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Fig. 225

 onto its housing.

WARNING

Never leave the detachable ball loose in the
luggage compartment. It could cause damage
in the luggage compartment in the case of
abrupt braking, and even jeopardise passen-
ger safety!

CAUTION

●

If you hold the lever and do not press down

on it as far as you can, after you remove the
detachable ball, the latter will continue up-
wards and will not lock into the standby posi-
tion. The detachable ball should be placed in
this position before the next assembly.

●

Keep the detachable ball in the standby po-

sition, with the key inserted into the box
while you place it facing downwards with the
side opposite to the one where the key is in-
serted. The key could get damaged!

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●

When operating the lever, do not apply too

much pressure (for example, do not stand on
it)!

Note

Remove any dirt from the detachable ball be-
fore you put it away with the vehicle tools.

Operation and care

Put the cover on the housing cavity so that
dirt cannot get in.

Before hooking up a trailer, always check the
ball coupling and apply suitable grease if
necessary.

Use the protective cover when putting the de-
tachable ball away to keep the luggage com-
partment clean.

Remove any dirt from the housing cavity sur-
faces and use a suitable cleaning product.

CAUTION

The top part of the hook housing is greased.
Make sure that the grease has not been re-
moved.

Trailer towing

What do you need to bear in mind
when towing a trailer?

Your vehicle may be used to tow a trailer
when fitted with the correct equipment.

If you wish to 

retrofit a towing bracket, con-

sult 

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page 243

.

Connectors
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin connector
for the electrical connection between the
trailer and the vehicle.

If the trailer has a 

7-pin plug you will need to

use an adapter cable. It is available at any
Technical Service.

Trailer weight/drawbar load
Never exceed the authorised trailer weight. If
you do not load the trailer up to the maxi-
mum permitted trailer weight, you can then
climb correspondingly steeper slopes.

The maximum trailer weights listed are only
applicable for 

altitudes up to 1000 m above

sea level. With increasing altitude the engine
power and therefore the vehicle climbing
ability are impaired because of the reduced
air density. The maximum trailer weight has
to be reduced accordingly. The weight of the
vehicle and trailer combination must be re-

duced by 10% for every further 1000 m (or
part thereof). The gross combination weight
is the actual weight of the laden vehicle plus
the actual weight of the laden trailer. When
possible, operate the trailer with the maxi-
mum permitted 

drawbar load on the ball joint

of the towing bracket, but do not exceed the
specified limit.

The figures for 

trailer weights and drawbar

loads that are given on the data plate of the
towing bracket are for certification purposes
only. The correct figures for your specific
model, which may be lower than these fig-
ures for the towing bracket, are given in the
vehicle documentation or in 

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chapter Tech-

nical Data

.

Distributing the load
Distribute loads in the trailer so that heavy
objects are as near to the axle as possible.
Loads carried in the trailer must be secured
to prevent them moving.

Tyre pressure
Set tyre pressure to the maximum permissi-
ble pressure shown on the sticker on the in-
side of the fuel tank flap. Set the tyre pres-
sure of the trailer tyres in accordance with the
trailer manufacturer's recommendations.

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Exterior mirrors
Check whether you can see enough of the
road behind the trailer with the standard rear
vision mirrors. If this is not the case, you
should have additional exterior mirrors fitted.
Both exterior mirrors should be mounted on
hinged extension brackets. Adjust the mirrors
to give sufficient vision to the rear.

Tow rope
Always use a cable between the vehicle and
the trailer 

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page 240

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Trailer rear lights
The trailer's rear lights should comply with
the statutory safety regulations 

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page 240

.

WARNING

Never transport people in a trailer. This could
result in fatal accidents.

Note

●

Towing a trailer places additional demands

on the vehicle. We recommend additional
services between the normal inspection inter-
vals if the vehicle is used frequently for tow-
ing a trailer.

●

Find out whether special regulations apply

to towing a trailer in your country.

Hitching and connecting the trailer

Fig. 236 

Schematic diagram: assignment of

the pins of the trailer's electrical socket.

Key of the Schematic diagram 

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Fig. 236

:

Pin

Meaning

1

Left turn signal

2

Rear fog light

3

Earth, pins 1, 2, 4 to 8

4

Right turn signal

5

Rear light, right

6

Brake lights

7

Rear light, left

8

Reverse lights

9

Permanent live

10

Cable without positive charge

11

Earth, pin 10

Key of the Schematic diagram 

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Fig. 236

:

Pin

Meaning

12

Unassigned

13

Earth, pin 9

Electrical socket for trailer
The vehicle is fitted with a 13-pole power
socket for the electrical connection between
the trailer and the vehicle. If the system de-
tects that a trailer has been connected elec-
trically, the electrical equipment on the trailer
will receive voltage through this connection.

Pin 9 has a permanent live. This powers, for
example, the trailer's interior lighting. Pin 10
is only powered when the engine is running.
The charge wire (pin 10) charges, for exam-
ple, a caravan battery.

Pin 9 and 10 should not be connected to
each other to avoid discharging or damaging
the vehicle's battery.

The earth wires, pin 3, pin 11 and pin 13,
should never be connected to each other to
avoid overloading the electrical system.

If the trailer has a 

7-contact connector, you

will need to use an adapter cable. In this case
the function corresponding to pin 10 will not
be available.

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Trailer maximum electricity consumption

Brake lights (total)

84 Watts

Turn signal, on each side

42 Watts

Side lights (total)

100 Watts

Rear lights (total)

42 Watts

Rear fog light

42 Watts

Never exceed the values indicated!

Note

●

If the rear lights of the trailer are not cor-

rectly connected, the vehicle electronics may
be damaged.

●

If the trailer absorbs excessive electric cur-

rent, the vehicle electronics may be dam-
aged.

●

Never connect the trailer's electric system

directly to the electrical connections of the
tail lights or any other power sources. Only
use the connections intended for providing
electric current to the trailer.

Ball coupling of towing bracket de-
vice*

The ball coupling is provided with instruc-
tions on fitting and removing the ball cou-
pling of the towing bracket.

WARNING

The towing bracket ball coupling must be
stored securely in the luggage compartment
to prevent them being flung through the vehi-
cle and causing injury.

Note

●

By law, the ball coupling must be removed

if a trailer is not being towed if it obscures
the number plate.

Driving with a trailer

Fig. 237 

Turn the 13-pin connector

Before driving

●

Grip the 13-pin connector at area 

A

 and

remove it in the direction of the arrow

››› 

Fig. 237

.

●

Remove the protective cover 

5

 

››› 

Fig. 225

upwards.

After driving

●

Grip the 13-pin connector at area 

A

 and

insert it in the opposite direction to the arrow

››› 

Fig. 237

.

●

Fit the protective cover 

5

 

››› 

Fig. 225

 on

the ball coupling.

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Safety lug
The safety lug 

B

 

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Fig. 237

 is used to hook

up the trailer's retainer cable.

On hooking it up to the safety lug, the retain-
er cable should 

have slack in all the trailer

positions with respect to the vehicle (sharp
bends, reverse gear, etc.).

Headlights
The front part of the vehicle may be raised
when the trailer is connected and the light
may dazzle the rest of the traffic.

Adapt the height of the headlights using the
headlight range rotary adjuster

1)

.

WARNING

●

Never use the safety lug to tow!

●

Adjust your speed to suit the road and traf-

fic conditions.

●

All work on the electrical system must be

carried out only by specialised workshops.

●

Never connect the trailer's electric system

to the electrical connections of the rear lights
or any other power sources.

●

After hooking up the trailer and connecting

the socket, check that all the trailer's rear
lights are working properly.

Note

●

If there is any fault in the trailer's lighting,

check the fuses in the instrument panel fuse
box 

››› 



page 54

.

●

The contact between the retainer cable and

the safety lug may give rise to mechanical
wear in the lug's surface protection. This
wear will not prevent the safety lug from op-
erating properly or cause any fault and is ex-
cluded from the warranty.

●

When connecting and disconnecting the

trailer, the towing vehicle's handbrake
should be applied.

Anti-theft alarm system

When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is trig-
gered when the electrical connection be-
tween vehicle and trailer is interrupted.

Always turn off the anti-theft alarm system
before connecting or disconnecting a trailer

››› 

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.

Conditions for the integration of a trailer in
the anti-theft alarm system.

●

The vehicle is factory-equipped with an an-

ti-theft alarm system and a towing bracket
device.

●

The trailer is connected electrically to the

towing vehicle by the trailer connector.

●

The electrical system of the vehicle and the

trailer are prepared for operation.

●

The vehicle is locked with the ignition key

and the anti-theft alarm system is activated.

CAUTION

For technical reasons, trailers fitted with rear
LED lights are not integrated in the anti-theft
alarm system.

Driving tips

Driving with a trailer always requires extra
care.

Weight distribution
The weight distribution of a loaded trailer
with an unladen vehicle is very unfavourable.
However, if this cannot be avoided, drive ex-
tra slowly to allow for the unbalanced weight
distribution.

Speed
The stability of the vehicle and trailer is re-
duced with increasing speed. For this reason,
it is advisable not to drive at the maximum

1)

This does not apply for vehicles with bi-xenon

headlights.

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permissible speed in an unfavourable road,
weather or wind conditions. This applies es-
pecially when driving downhill.

You should always reduce speed immediately
if the trailer shows the slightest sign of 

snak-

ing. Never try to stop the “snaking” by in-
creasing speed.

Always brake in due course. If the trailer has
an 

overrun brake, apply the brakes gently at

first and then, firmly. This will prevent the
jerking that can be caused by locking of trail-
er wheels. Select a low gear in due course
before going down a steep downhill. This en-
ables you to use the engine braking to slow
down the vehicle.

Reheating
At very high temperatures and during pro-
longed slopes, driving in a low gear and high
engine speed, always monitor the coolant
temperature gauge 

››› 

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.

Electronic stability control*
The ESC* system helps to stabilise the trailer
in case of skidding or rocking.

Retrofitting a towing bracket*

Fig. 238 

Attachment points for towing brack-

et.

If a towing bracket is to be fitted after the ve-
hicle is purchased, this must be completed
according to the instructions of the towing
bracket manufacturer.

The attachment points for the towing bracket

A

 are on the lower part of the vehicle.

The distance between the centre of the ball
coupling and the ground should never be
lower than the indicated value, even with a
fully loaded vehicle and including the maxi-
mum drawbar load.

Elevation values for securing the towing
bracket:

B

65 mm (minimum)

C

350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle)

D

1040 mm

E

317 mm

F

LEON/LEON SC

LEON ST

319 mm

596 mm

Fitting a towing bracket

●

Driving with a trailer involves an extra effort

for the vehicle. Therefore, before fitting a
towing bracket, please contact a Technical
Service to check whether your cooling system
needs modification.

●

The legal requirements in your country

must be observed (e.g. the fitting of a sepa-
rate control lamp).

●

Certain vehicle components, e.g. the rear

bumper, must be removed and reinstalled.
The towing bracket securing bolts must be

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tightened using a torque wrench, and a pow-
er socket must be connected to the vehicle
electrical system. This requires specialised
knowledge and tools.

●

Figures in the illustration show the eleva-

tion value and the attachment points which
must be considered if you are retrofitting a
towing bracket.

WARNING

The towing brackets should be fitted at a spe-
cialised workshop.

●

If the towing bracket is incorrectly instal-

led, there is a serious danger of accident.

●

For your own safety, please observe the tow

bracket manufacturer's instructions.

CAUTION

●

If the power socket is incorrectly installed,

this could cause damage to the vehicle elec-
trical system.

Note

●

SEAT recommends that the towing hooks

be fitted at a specialised workshop. Consult
your SEAT dealer in case additional modifica-
tions to your vehicle are necessary.

●

Due to the specific design of the exhaust,

the fitting of a conventional towing hook is
not recommended for some sportier versions.
Please consult your Technical Service.

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Advice

Care and maintenance

Accessories and modifications
to the vehicle

Accessories, replacement parts and
repair work

Always ask your dealer or specialist retailer
for advice before purchasing accessories and
replacement parts.

Your vehicle is designed to offer a high
standard of active and passive safety. For this
reason, we recommend that you ask a SEAT
Official Service for advice before fitting ac-
cessories or replacement parts. Your SEAT Of-
ficial Service has the latest information from
the manufacturer and can recommend acces-
sories and replacement parts which are suita-
ble for your requirements. They can also an-
swer any questions you might have regarding
official regulations.

We recommend you to use only 

SEAT acces-

sories and Genuine SEAT parts

®

. SEAT has

tested these parts and accessories for suita-
bility, reliability and safety. SEAT Official
Services have the necessary experience and
facilities to ensure that the parts are installed
correctly and professionally.

Any 

retro-fitted equipment which has a direct

effect on the vehicle and/or the way it is driv-
en, such as a cruise control system 

or elec-

tronically-controlled suspension, must be
approved for use in your vehicle and bear the
e mark (the European Union's authorisation
symbol).

If 

any additional electrical devices are fitted

which do not serve to control the vehicle it-
self (for instance a refrigerator box, laptop or
ventilator fan, etc.), they must bear the 
sign (manufacturer conformity declaration in
the European Union).

WARNING

Accessories, for example telephone holders
or cup holders, should never be fitted on the
covers, or within the working range of the air-
bags. Otherwise, there is a danger of injury if
the airbag is triggered in an accident.

Modifications

Modifications must always be carried out ac-
cording to our specifications.

Unauthorised modifications to the electronic
components, software, wiring or data transfer
in the vehicle may cause malfunctioning. Due
to the way the electronic components are
linked together in networks, other indirect
systems may be affected by the faults. This
can seriously impair safety, lead to excessive

wear of components, and also invalidate your
vehicle registration documents.

You will appreciate that your SEAT dealership
cannot be held liable for any damage caused
by modifications and/or work performed in-
correctly.

We therefore recommend that all work should
be performed by a SEAT Official Service using
genuine SEAT parts

®

.

WARNING

Incorrectly performed modifications or other
work on your vehicle can lead to malfunctions
and cause accidents.

Radio transmitters and office equip-
ment

Radio transmitters (fixed installation)
Any retrofit installations of radio transmitters
in the vehicle require prior approval. SEAT
generally authorises in-vehicle installations
of approved types of radio transmitters provi-
ded that:

●

The aerial is installed correctly.

●

The aerial is installed on the exterior of the

vehicle (and shielded cables are used togeth-
er with non-reflective aerial trimming).

●

The effective transmitting power does not

exceed 10 Watts at the aerial base.

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A SEAT Official Service and specialised work-
shop will be able to inform you about options
for installing and operating radio transmitters
with a higher transmitting power.

Mobile radio transmitters
Commercial mobile telephones or radio
equipment might interfere with the electron-
ics of your vehicle and cause malfunctions.
This may be due to:

●

No external aerial.

●

External aerial incorrectly installed.

●

Transmitting power more than 10 W.

You must, therefore, do not operate portable
mobile telephones or radio equipment inside
the vehicle without a properly installed exter-
nal aerial 

››› 

.

Please note also that the maximum range of
the equipment can only be achieved with an
external aerial.

Business equipment
Retrofit installation of business or private
equipment in the vehicle is permitted, provi-
ded the equipment cannot interfere with the
driver's immediate control of the vehicle and
that any such equipment carries the  mark.
Any retrofit equipment that could influence
the driver's control of the vehicle must have a
type approval for your vehicle and must carry
the 

e mark.

WARNING

Mobile telephones or radio equipment which
is operated inside the vehicle without a prop-
erly installed external aerial can create exces-
sive magnetic fields that could cause a health
hazard.

Note

●

The posterior fitting of electric and elec-

tronic equipment in this vehicle affects its li-
cence and could lead to the withdrawal of the
vehicle registration document under certain
circumstances.

●

Please use the mobile telephone/radio op-

erating instructions.

Care and cleaning

General information

Regular and careful care helps to 

maintain

the value of the vehicle. This may also be one
of the requirements for upholding any war-
ranty claims in the event of corrosion or paint
defects.

SEAT Official Services and specialist retailers
carry stocks of suitable 

car care materials.

Please follow the instructions for use on the
packaging.

WARNING

●

Cleaning products and other materials used

for car care can be damaging to your health if
misused.

●

Always keep care products in a safe place,

out of the reach of children. Failure to comply
could result in poisoning.

For the sake of the environment

●

If possible, use environmentally friendly

products.

●

The remains of car care products should not

be disposed of with ordinary household
waste.

Vehicle exterior care

Washing the vehicle

The longer substances such as insects, bird
droppings, resinous tree sap, road dirt, in-
dustrial deposits, tar, soot or road salt and
other aggressive materials remain on the ve-
hicle, the more damage they do to the paint-
work. High temperatures (for instance due to
strong sunlight) further intensify the corro-
sive effect.

After the period when salt is put on the roads
it is important to have the underside of the
vehicle washed thoroughly.

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