Seat Leon (2022 year). Manual in english - page 9

Operation

Fig. 129 

In the luggage compartment: remov-

ing the shelf.

Extending the shelf

●

Pull evenly on the rear shelf using its handle

››› 

Fig. 128 

1

 



 in a backwards direction un-

til it audibly clicks into place.

Retracting the rear shelf

●

Press on the handle of the rear shelf in the

direction of the arrow to release it 

››› 

Fig. 128



.

The shelf will automatically move towards
the end and will retract completely.

Removing the shelf

●

Press the rear shelf support 

››› 

Fig. 129 

1

in the direction of the arrow.

●

Remove the rear shelf through the support

and upwards.

●

The tray can be stored under the variable

floor of the luggage compartment, which
must be in its upper position 

››› 

page 142

.

Fitting the shelf

●

Place the rear shelf in the housing provided

in the left or right side cover.

●

Engage the support of the rear shelf

››› 

Fig. 129

 

1

 into the housing on the other

side.

●

Check that the support is properly engag-

ed.

CAUTION

To retract the rear shelf, press on its handle
in a downwards only direction; if you press
it upwards it may lead to its axles breaking.

Storing the retractable shelf

3

 Valid for: LEON Sportstourer

Fig. 130 

In the luggage compartment: space

to store the retractable shelf.

Fig. 131 

In the luggage compartment: space to

store the retractable shelf.

The retractable shelf can be stored under the
luggage compartment variable floor.

●

Remove the left and right covers 

››› 

Fig. 130

A

.

142

Transport and practical equipment

●

Press the head of the retractable shelf in

the direction of the arrow until it engages in
its housing 

››› 

Fig. 131

. Make sure that slide 

A

fits into the corresponding housing.

●

Put the left and right covers in their original

position.

Variable luggage compartment
floor

Fig. 132 

Variable luggage compartment floor:



 raised position; 



 lowered position.

Fig. 133 

Variable luggage compartment floor:

inclined position.

Variable floor in high position

●

To move from the low position to the high

position, lift the floor using the handle

››› 

Fig. 132

 

1

, and pull it back until the front

of the floor has fully passed the supports

››› 

Fig. 132

 

2

.

●

Move the floor forward over the supports as

far as the rear seat backrest and then lower
the floor with the handle 

1

.

Variable floor in low position

●

To move from the high position to the low

position, lift the floor using the handle

››› 

Fig. 132

 

1

, and pull it back until the front

of the floor has fully passed the supports

››› 

Fig. 132

 

2

.

●

Now let the front part fall to the floor and

slide the floor forwards as far as the rear seat
backrest; lower the floor at the same time
with the handle 

1

.

Variable floor in the tilted position

When the variable floor is tilted you can ac-
cess the spare wheel or anti-puncture kit
area.

●

Lift the variable floor in the high position us-

ing handle 

››› 

Fig. 132

 

1

, pull it up and push it

towards the backrest of the rear seats until it
folds along the hinge line and the movable
part of the floor is resting on itself.

●

Rest the floor on its housings 

››› 

Fig. 133

 (ar-

rows).

WARNING

●

Always secure objects, even when the

luggage compartment floor is properly lif-
ted.

●

Only objects that do not protrude more

than 2/3 the height of the floor may be car-
ried between the rear seat and the raised
luggage compartment floor.

●

Only objects that do not weigh than ap-

proximately 7.5 kg may be carried between
the rear seat and the raised luggage com-
partment floor.

CAUTION

●

The maximum weight that can be loaded

on the luggage compartment variable floor
in the top position is 100 kg.

●

Do not let the luggage compartment

floor fall when closing it. Always carefully

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143

Operation

guide it downwards in a controlled manner.
Otherwise, the lining and the floor of the
luggage compartment could be damaged.

Fastening rings

Fig. 134 

In the luggage compartment: fixed

and deployable fastening rings.

There are fastening rings 

››› 

Fig. 134

 on the

front and rear of the boot to secure loose ob-
jects and luggage with fastening belts and
cords.

WARNING

If unsuitable or damaged belts or retaining
straps are used, they could break in the
event of braking or an accident. Objects
could then be launched across the passen-
ger compartment and cause serious or fa-
tal injuries.

●

Always use belts or straps that are suita-

ble and in good condition.

●

Tighten the belts and straps in a cross

layout over the load placed on the boot
floor and secure them to the fastening rings
safely.

●

Never exceed the maximum tensile load

of the fastening rings when securing ob-
jects.

●

Make sure that, particularly for flat ob-

jects, the upper edge of the load is higher
than the fastening rings.

●

Depending on the features, take into ac-

count the instruction panels on the boot on
how to place the load.

●

Never secure a child seat to the fastening

rings.

Note

●

The maximum tensile load that the fas-

tening rings can support is approx. 3.5 kN.

●

Belts, straps and securing systems for the

appropriate load can be obtained from
specialised dealerships. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a SEAT dealership for this.

Net bag

3

 Valid for: LEON Sportstourer

Fig. 135 

In the luggage compartment: net bag

hooked up at floor level.

Fig. 136 

In the luggage compartment: rings

1

 and hooks 

2

 for attaching the net bag.

The luggage compartment prevents light
luggage from moving. The net bag has a zip
and can be used to store small objects.

144

Transport and practical equipment

The net bag can be hooked up to the lug-
gage compartment in different ways.

Hooking the net bag into the luggage
compartment floor

If necessary, the front eyes must be unfolded
first 

››› 

page 144

.

●

Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings

1

 and 

2

 

››› 

Fig. 135

 

››› 

. The bag zip

should be facing upwards.

Hook the net bag next to the load thresh-
old

●

Secure the short net hooks to the fastening

rings 

››› 

Fig. 136 

1

 

››› 

. The bag zip should

be facing upwards.

●

Secure the straps in the bag hooks 

2

.

Removing the net bag

The hooked up net bag is taut 

››› 

.

●

Release the net bag from the fastening

rings.

●

Store the net bag in the luggage compart-

ment.

WARNING

To secure the elastic net bag on the fasten-
ing rings of the boot it must be stretched
out. Once hooked up it is taut. If the net bag
is hooked up or unhooked incorrectly the
hooks could cause injuries.

●

Always secure the bag hooks properly so

that they do not suddenly release from the
fastening rings when hooking or unhooking
them.

●

On hooking or unhooking them, protect

your eyes and face in case the hooks are
released suddenly.

●

Always hook up the net bag hooks in the

described order. If a hook is unfastened
suddenly, this may cause injuries.

Bag hooks

Fig. 137 

In the luggage compartment: bag

hooks (Leon).

Fig. 138 

In the luggage compartment: bag

hooks (Leon Sportstourer).

There may be hooks for hanging bags on
both sides of the luggage compartment

››› 

Fig. 137

.

The retaining hooks have been designed to
secure light shopping bags.

WARNING

Never use the hooks to hang luggage or
other objects. In case of sudden braking or
an accident, the hooks could break.

145

Operation

Trapdoor for transporting long ob-
jects

Fig. 139 

In the rear seat backrest: opening the

trapdoor.

Fig. 140 

In the luggage compartment: open-

ing the trapdoor.

On the rear seat, behind the central armrest,
there is a tailboard for transporting long items
in the interior, such as skis.

To avoid soiling the interior, dirty objects
should be wrapped (e.g. in a blanket) before
they are inserted through the tailboard.

When the armrest is down, nobody may trav-
el in the centre rear seat.

Opening the tailboard

●

Lower the centre armrest.

●

Pull the release lever in the direction of the

arrow and push the tailboard cover

››› 

Fig. 139 

1

 down and forwards.

●

Open the rear lid.

●

Insert the long objects through the gap

from the luggage compartment.

●

Secure the objects with the seat belt.

●

Close the rear lid.

Closing the tailboard

●

Lift the tailboard cover until it engages. The

red mark on the luggage compartment side
should never be visible.

●

Close the rear lid.

●

Lift the centre armrest if necessary.

Note

The tailboard can also be opened from the
luggage compartment. To do so, press the
release lever down, in the direction of the
arrow, and the cover upwards 

››› 

Fig. 140

.

Net partition

Using the separation net behind
the rear seat

3

 Valid for: LEON Sportstourer

Fig. 141 

In the luggage compartment: secur-

ing the net partition.

Fig. 142 

In the luggage compartment: remov-

ing the net partition.

146

Transport and practical equipment

Pulling out and securing the net partition

●

Pull up handle 

››› 

Fig. 141

 

2

 to remove the

net from the casing 

4

.

●

Hook in the net partition on the right or left

side 

3

 (magnified image).

●

Hook in the net partition into the housing on

the other side 

1

 by pulling the rod.

The net partition is properly assembled when
the T-shaped ends are firmly secured in the
corresponding housings 

3

 and 

1

.

Retracting the net partition

●

Unhook the rod from the housings 

3

 and

1

.

●

Roll up the net into the casing 

4

 lowering it

with your hand.

Removing the net partition

●

Fold the rear seat backrests forward.

●

Press the left or right release catch

››› 

Fig. 142

 in the direction of the arrow 

1

.

●

Remove the casing from the support in the

direction of the arrow 

››› 

Fig. 142

 

2

.

Fitting the net partition

●

Fold the rear seat backrests forward.

●

Fit the casing in the right and left supports.

●

Press the casing into the left and right sup-

ports in the opposite direction to the arrow

››› 

Fig. 142

 

2

 until it engages.

The red markings on the release buttons
should no longer be visible.

WARNING

●

Always secure objects, even when the

net partition is properly assembled.

●

There should be nobody behind the as-

sembled partition when the vehicle is mov-
ing.

●

The attachments on the backs of the rear

seats must never be used to fit the net par-
tition when the rear seat backs are in their
vertical position.

CAUTION

Incorrect handling of the net partition
could cause damage.

●

Do not “release” the net partition when

lowering it, as the net and other vehicle
parts could be damaged. Roll down the net
partition by hand.

Using the net partition while the
rear seat backs are folded down

3

 Valid for: LEON Sportstourer

Fig. 143 

Assembling the net partition in the

rear seat backrests.

Fig. 144 

In the luggage compartment: net par-

tition hooked in place with the rear seat backs

folded down.

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147

Operation

Fitting the net partition

●

Fold the rear seat backrests forward.

●

Remove the net partition from the side sup-

ports.

●

Place the net casing in the rail slots in the

direction of the arrows 

››› 

Fig. 143

 

1

.

●

Push the casing towards the left side of the

vehicle in the direction of arrow 

››› 

Fig. 143

 

2

and as far as it will go.

●

Check that the net is secure.

Pulling out and securing the net partition

●

Pull up handle 

››› 

Fig. 144

 

2

 to remove the

net from the casing 

››› 

Fig. 144

 

4

.

●

Hook in the net partition on the right or left

side 

››› 

Fig. 144

 

3

 (magnified image).

●

Hook in the net partition into the housing on

the other side 

››› 

Fig. 144

 

1

 by pulling the

rod.

The net partition is properly assembled when
the T-shaped ends are firmly secured in the
corresponding housings 

››› 

Fig. 144

 

3

 and

1

.

Retracting the net partition

●

Remove the rod from the housings in the

trims of the roof side members.

●

Roll up the net into the casing 

››› 

Fig. 144

4

 lowering it with your hand.

Removing the net partition

●

Pull the net casing out approximately 5 cm

in the opposite direction to the arrow

››› 

Fig. 143

 

2

.

●

Remove the casing from the rails by pulling

in the opposite direction to the arrows

››› 

Fig. 143

 

1

.

●

Lift the rear seat backrests.

WARNING

During a sudden driving or braking ma-
noeuvre, or in the event of an accident, ob-
jects could be flung though the interior and
cause serious or fatal injuries.

●

Always secure objects, even when the

net partition is properly assembled.

●

There should be nobody behind the as-

sembled partition when the vehicle is mov-
ing.

WARNING

The rear seat backrests should only be lif-
ted again once the net partition has been
disassembled.

CAUTION

Incorrect handling of the net partition
could cause damage.

●

Do not “release” the net partition when

lowering it, as the net and other vehicle

parts could be damaged. Roll down the net
partition by hand.

Roof carrier

Introduction

The vehicle roof has been designed to opti-
mise aerodynamics. For this reason, cross
bars or conventional roof carrier systems
cannot be secured to the roof water drains.

As the roof water drains are integrated in the
roof to reduce air resistance, only SEAT-ap-
proved cross bars and roof carrier systems
can be used.

Cases in which cross bars and the roof
carrier system should be disassembled.

●

When they are not used.

●

When the vehicle is washed in a car wash.

●

When the vehicle height exceeds the maxi-

mum height, for example, in some garages.

WARNING

●

Always secure the load properly using

belts or retaining straps that are suitable
and in a good condition.

●

Bulky, heavy, long or flat loads have a

negative effect on aerodynamics, the cen-
tre of gravity and driving performance.

148

Transport and practical equipment

●

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.

CAUTION

●

Remove the cross bars and the roof carri-

er system before entering a car wash.

●

Vehicle height is increased by the instal-

lation of cross bars or a roof carrier system
and the load secured on them. For this pur-
pose, check that your vehicle's height does
not surpass the headspace limit, for exam-
ple, for underpasses or for entering garage
doors.

●

Cross bars, the roof carrier system and

the load secured on them should not inter-
fere with the roof aerial or hamper the path
of the panoramic sun roof and the rear lid.

●

On opening the rear lid make sure that it

does not knock into the roof load.

For the sake of the environment

When cross bars and a roof carrier system
are installed, the increased air resistance
means that the vehicle uses more fuel.

Securing the crossbars and the
roof carrier system

Fig. 145 

Mounting points for the roof bars for

the roof rack (Leon).

Fig. 146 

Longitudinal bars for the roof rack

(Leon Sportstourer).

The crossbars are the basis of a series of
special roof carrier systems. For safety rea-
sons, special fixtures must be used to safely
transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surf boards

or boats on the roof. Suitable accessories
can be acquired at SEAT dealerships.

Always secure the crossbars and the roof
carrier system properly. Always take the as-
sembly instructions that come with the cross-
bars and the roof carrier system in question
into account.

Leon

The front and rear attachment points 

1

 and

2

 are only visible when the doors are open

››› 

Fig. 145

.

LEON Sportstourer

The crossbars are assembled on the roof rail-
ings.

WARNING

Incorrect attachment and use of the cross-
bars and the roof carrier system may cause
the whole system to detach from the roof
and cause an accident and injuries.

●

Always take the manufacturer assembly

instructions into account.

●

Check threaded joints and attachments

travelling and if necessary tighten them af-
ter you have travelled a short distance.
When making long trips, check the threa-
ded joints whenever you stop for a rest.

●

Do not modify or repair the crossbars or

roof carrier system.

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149

Operation

Note

Always read the assembly instructions that
come with the crossbars and the roof carri-
er system carefully and keep them in the
vehicle.

Loading the roof carrier system

The load can only be secured if the crossbars
and the roof carrier system are properly in-
stalled 

››› 

.

Maximum authorised cargo on the roof

The maximum permissible roof load is 

50 kg

.

This figure comes from the combined weight
of the roof carrier, the cross bars and the load
itself on the roof 

››› 

.

Always check the weight of the roof carrier
system, the cross bars and the weight of the
load to be transported and weigh them if
necessary. Never exceed the maximum au-
thorised roof load.

If you are using cross bars and a roof carrier
with a lower weight rating, you will not be
able to carry the maximum authorised roof
load. In this case, do not exceed the maxi-
mum weight limit for the roof carrier which is
listed in the fitting instructions.

Distributing a load

Distribute loads uniformly and secure them
correctly 

››› 

.

Check attachments

Once the cross bars and roof carrier system
have been installed, check the bolted con-
nections and attachments after a short jour-
ney and subsequently with a certain frequen-
cy.

WARNING

●

Never exceed the maximum authorised

load on the roof and on the axles or the ve-
hicle's maximum authorised weight.

●

Never exceed the load capacity of the

cross bars and the roof carrier system,
even if the maximum authorised roof load
has not been reached.

●

Secure heavy items as far forward as

possible and distribute the vehicle load
uniformly.

WARNING

If the load is loose or not secured, it could
fall from the roof carrier system or cause
accidents and injuries.

●

Always use belts or retaining straps that

are suitable and in a good condition.

Storage compartment

Introduction

Use the storage compartments only for small
or light items.

WARNING

Objects inside the vehicle that are not se-
cured could be thrown across the cabin in
the event of sudden braking or manoeu-
vring. This may cause severe injuries as
well as loss of control of the vehicle.

●

Do not carry animals or sharp, hard or

heavy items in open storage compartments
of the vehicle, on the dashboard or on the
cover behind the rear seats, or inside
pieces of clothing or bags inside the vehi-
cle.

●

Keep the storage compartments closed

at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Objects in the driver's footwell could diffi-
cult the use of the pedals. This may cause
loss of control of the vehicle and increases
the risk of severe injuries.

●

Make sure that nothing prevents you from

using the pedals at any time.

●

Always secure the mat in the footwell.

●

Never place other mats or other type of

covers on the factory-fitted mat.

150

Transport and practical equipment

●

Ensure that no objects can fall into the

driver's footwell while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.

●

When the vehicle is stationary, remove

the objects in the footwell.

WARNING

If you leave lighters inside the vehicle, they
might be damaged or lit inadvertently. This
could lead to severe burns and damage to
the vehicle.

●

Before moving a seat, make sure there

are no lighters in the moving part area of
the vehicle.

●

Before closing a storage compartment,

make sure there are no lighters in the clos-
ing area.

●

Never leave a lighter inside a storage

compartment or any other surface of the
vehicle as it could ignite due to the high
temperatures on such surfaces, particular-
ly during the summer.

CAUTION

●

Do not store heat- or cold-sensitive ob-

jects, food or medicines in the cabin. Heat
and cold could damage them or render
them useless.

●

Objects made from transparent materi-

als left inside the vehicle, such as glasses,
magnifying glasses or transparent suction

pads stuck to the windows can concentrate
sunlight and damage the vehicle.

Glove compartment

Fig. 147 

On the front passenger side: glove

compartment.

Opening and closing the glove compart-
ment

Opening

: Pull the handle 

››› 

Fig. 147

 and

open the glove compartment.

Closing

: Press the glove compartment up-

wards.

WARNING

If the glove compartment is left open, the
risk of causing severe injuries in the event
of an accident, sudden braking or manoeu-
vring increases.

●

Always keep the glove compartment

closed while the vehicle is in motion.

Storage compartment under front
seats

Fig. 148 

Drawer under the front seat

Opening

: Press the tab on the drawer handle

and take the drawer out.

Closing

: Push the drawer under the seat until

it engages.

Depending on the equipment, under the driv-
er's seat there may be a magazine holder
(about the size of the instruction manual) in-
stead of the storage compartment.

WARNING

If the drawer is left open, it could prevent
use of the pedals. This may cause serious
accidents and injuries.

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151

Operation

●

Always keep the drawer closed while the

vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the drawer
and any objects in it could fall into the driv-
er's footwell and obstruct the pedals.

CAUTION

The drawer can contain 1.5 kg at most.

Drink holder

Fig. 149 

In the rear central armrest: drinks

holder.

The storage compartments of the driver and
passenger doors contain a bottle holder.

Front drink holders

There are two cup holders in the centre con-
sole .

Drinks holder in the rear central armrest

Use

: Lower the centre armrest.

When the drink holder is no longer in use, lift
the armrest again.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the bottle holders may
cause injuries.

●

Never put hot drinks in the drink holders.

In the event of sudden braking or an acci-
dent while driving, hot beverages in the
bottle holders might spill and cause burns.

●

Ensure that no bottles or other objects

are dropped in the driver footwell while
driving, as they could get under the pedals
and obstruct their working.

●

Never place glasses, food or other heavy

objects drink holders. These heavy objects
may be thrown across the cabin in the
event of an accident and cause serious in-
juries.

WARNING

Closed bottles may explode inside the ve-
hicle due to cold or heat.

●

Never leave closed bottles in the vehicle

if the temperature inside is very high or very
low.

CAUTION

Do not leave open cans in the drink holders
when the vehicle is in motion. If the drink is
spilled (e.g. due to sudden braking) it may
damage the vehicle and its electrical sys-
tem.

Note

The inside elements of the drink holders
can be extracted for cleaning.

Other object holders

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

●

In the centre console.

●

In the upper part of the glove compartment.

The load of the compartment should not ex-
ceed 1.2 kg.

●

Other storage compartments are found in

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

●

In the backrests of the front seats, storage

pockets.

There are hangers on the struts of the doors
and the rear.

152

Transport and practical equipment

WARNING

Hanging clothes may decrease the driver's
visibility, which may cause serious acci-
dents and injuries.

●

Always hang clothes from hangers in

such a way that the driver's visibility is not
affected.

●

Only hang light pieces of clothing from

the hangers of the vehicle. Never leave
heavy, hard or sharp objects in the pockets
of these pieces of clothing.

●

Do not use clothes hangers to hang up

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

CAUTION

Do not place overly large objects in the
pockets on the front seat backrests (e.g.
bottles) or objects with sharp edges. Risk
of damage to the pockets and the uphols-
tery.

Power sockets

Vehicle power sockets

Fig. 150 

12 volt power socket: 

1

 inside the

front armrest, 

2

 in the luggage compartment.

Fig. 151 

In the luggage compartment: 230 volt

power socket.

In the front armrest

●

Lift the power socket cover 

››› 

Fig. 150

 

1

.

●

Insert the plug of the electrical appliance

into the power socket.

In the luggage compartment

1)

●

Lift the power socket cover 

››› 

Fig. 150

 

2

.

●

Insert the plug of the electrical appliance

into the power socket.

Maximum power consumption

Power socket

Maximum power con-
sumption

12 Volts

120 Watts

230 Volts

150 watts (300 watts - maxi-
mum 2 minutes)

Electrical equipment can be connected to
the 12 volt power socket.

Make sure that the maximum power con-
sumption displayed on each outlet is not ex-
ceeded. The power consumption of devices is
shown on the model plate.

When connecting two or more electrical de-
vices at the same time, make sure that their
total consumption never exceeds 190 watts

››› 

.

»

1)

Leon: on the right side; Leon Sportstourer: on

the left side.

153

Operation

USB power sockets

Depending on the equipment and the coun-
try, the vehicle may also have USB connec-
tions 

exclusively for charging or as a power

socket

.

These USB ports are located at the rear of
the console, between the front seats . These
connectors can work at a maximum power of
up to 10.5 W per port.

They are 

not

 intended for file playback.

230 volt power socket

With the engine running, the power socket

››› 

Fig. 151

 activates automatically as soon as

a connector is plugged in. If there is enough
power available, the socket can still be used
while the engine is off 

››› 

Connect an electrical device:

 Open the cov-

er and insert the plug into the power socket
as far as possible to unlock the built-in child
lock. The socket only supplies power once
the child lock is unlocked.

LED on the power socket

Steady green

light:

The childproof lock is unlocked.

The socket is ready to operate.

LED on the power socket

Flashing green
light:

The ignition is switched off, but
there is enough power available
to continue supplying the socket
with current for a maximum of 10

minutes. If the connector is un-

plugged before this time elap-
ses, the socket is disconnected
and cannot be used again until
the ignition is switched on again.

Flashing red
light:

There is an anomaly, e.g. dis-

connection due to a current

surge or overheating.

Disconnection due to overheating

When the temperature exceeds a certain val-
ue, the 230 volt socket inverter is automati-
cally disconnected. The disconnection pre-
vents overheating when the power consump-
tion of the connected devices is excessive or
the ambient temperature is very high. The
230-volt power supply can be used once
again after a cooling time. First unplug the
connector of the connected device and then
plug it back in again. This prevents the elec-
trical device from being switched on again if
this is not wanted.

WARNING

The electrical system is under high voltage!

●

Do not spill liquids onto the socket.

●

Do not plug adapters or extension cords

into the 230 volt power socket. Otherwise,

the integrated child lock will be unlocked
and the power socket will operate.

●

Do not insert conductive objects (a knit-

ting needle, for example) into the 230 volt
power socket.

WARNING

The power socket works only when the igni-
tion is on. Improper use may cause serious
injury or even fire. Children should there-
fore not be left in the vehicle unattended if
the button is also left behind. Otherwise
there is a possibility that they may be in-
jured.

CAUTION

Always use the correct type of plugs to
avoid damaging the sockets.

CAUTION

●

230 volt power socket:

–

Do not leave devices or connectors
that are too heavy (e.g. a transformer)
hanging directly from the power sock-
et.

–

Do not connect neon lamps.

–

Only connect devices to the socket if
the device and socket voltage match.

–

The built-in overload disconnect func-
tion prevents any electrical devices
that require a high start-up current

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from turning on. In this case, unplug the
electrical device's power supply and
re-try the connection after about 10
seconds.

Note

●

The use of electrical appliances with the

engine switched off will cause a battery
discharge.

●

Should the connected appliance over-

heat, immediately switch it off and discon-
nect it from the socket.

●

Before switching the ignition on or off, un-

plug the appliances from the USB ports to
protect them from any damage caused by
fluctuations in voltage.

●

Some appliances may not work properly

when connected to the 230 volt sockets
due to a lack of power (watts).

Air conditioning

Heating, ventilation and
cooling

Introduction

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the air
conditioning systems can be:

●

Climatronic of 1 zone

: heats, ventilates,

cools and dehumidifies the passenger com-
partment considering it as a single air condi-
tioning area.

●

Climatronic of 3 zones

: heats, ventilates,

cools and dehumidifies the passenger com-
partment considering it as 3 independent air
conditioning areas (driver, front passenger
and rear seats).

There are several ways to switch on the air
conditioning:

●

Press 

AUTO

 on the climabar 

››› 

Fig. 152 

A

●

OR:

 Press 



 in the air conditioning menu

››› 

page 158

 or in the air conditioning widget.

●

OR:

 Press 



 in the air conditioning menu

››› 

page 158

 or in the air conditioning widget.

●

OR:

 Change the desired temperature.

The Climatronic operates most effectively
with the windows and the sunroof closed.

Some functions and menu tabs depend on
the equipment.

Passenger recognition function

3

 Valid for: hybrid vehicles.

The front or rear area passenger recognition
function turns down the air conditioning in
these areas if no occupation is detected in
them, with the aim of reducing the vehicle’s
energy consumption.

The turning down of the air conditioning is in-
dicated as follows:

●

Front passenger area

: on the front passen-

ger temperature setting, which will display

ECO

 instead of the selected temperature.

●

Rear area:

 On the rear temperature setting,

where 

ECO

 will be displayed instead of the se-

lected temperature. This turning down of the
air conditioning will also be displayed on the
control located in the rear area.

Air conditioning percentage reached func-
tion

Shows how long it will take to reach the set
comfort temperature as a percentage.

Once reached, 100% will be displayed on the
screen. There is one indicator for the driver's
area and another for the passenger area.

»

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Operation

Dust and pollen filter

The dust and pollen filter with its activated
charcoal cartridge serves as a barrier
against impurities in the air taken into the ve-
hicle interior.

The dust and pollen filter must be changed
regularly so that air conditioner performance
is not adversely affected.

If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due to
use in areas with very high levels of air pollu-
tion, the filter must be changed more fre-
quently than stated in the Service Schedule.

WARNING

Reduced visibility through the windows in-
creases the risk of serious accidents.

●

Always ensure that all windows are free

of ice and snow, and that they are not fog-
ged, so as to maintain good visibility of ev-
erything outside.

●

Only drive when you have good visibility.

●

Always ensure that you use the air condi-

tioner and heated rear window to maintain
good visibility.

●

Never leave the air recirculation on for a

long period of time. If the cooling system is
switched off and air recirculation mode
switched on, the windows can mist over
very quickly, considerably limiting visibility.

●

Switch air recirculation mode off when it

is not required.

WARNING

Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and
reduce driver concentration possibly re-
sulting in a serious accident.

●

Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or

use the air recirculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not
be refreshed.

CAUTION

●

To replace the pollen filter, always visit a

service centre.

●

Switch the air conditioner off if you think

it may be broken. This will avoid additional
damage. Have the air conditioner checked
by a specialised workshop.

●

Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-

cialist knowledge and special tools. SEAT
recommends visiting a SEAT Official Serv-
ice.

Note

●

When the cooling system is turned off, air

coming from the outside will not be dried.
To prevent fogging of the windows, SEAT
recommends leaving the cooling system
(compressor) turned on. To do this, press
the function button 



. The icon should

light up.

●

The maximum heat output required to de-

frost windows as quickly as possible is only

available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature.

●

Keep the air intake slots in front of the

windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to
ensure heating and cooling are not im-
paired, and to prevent the windows from
misting over.

●

The air from the vents flows through the

vehicle interior and is extracted by slots in
the luggage compartment designed for this
purpose. Therefore, you should avoid ob-
structing these slots with any kind of ob-
ject.

●

Do not smoke while air recirculation

mode is on, as smoke drawn into the air
conditioning system leaves residue on the
evaporator, producing a permanent un-
pleasant odour.

●

It is advisable to turn on the air condition-

ing at least once a month, to lubricate the
system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a de-
crease in the cooling capacity is detected,
a Technical Service should be consulted to
check the system.

●

When the engine is under extreme strain,

switch off the compressor for a moment.

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Air conditioning

Climatronic control

Fig. 152 

Schematic representation: air condition-

ing functions

A

 Climabar

Fixed bar at the top of the Infotainment Sys-
tem 

››› 

Fig. 152 

A

 screen, (even if it is discon-

nected) where the following Air Conditioning
functions are located:

By pressing it, you can access the Air

conditioning menu 

››› 

page 158

.

Access the seat heating submenu

››› 

page 161

.

Slide your finger from left to

right or vice versa over the numbers to





 



Temperature

adjust the desired temperature. Press on
the same numbers to access the tem-
perature adjustment submenu.

Or:

 use the touch zones 

1

 and 

2

(blue / red) to adjust the temperature of
the Air Conditioning 

››› 

Fig. 152

.

Switching air recirculation on and off

››› 

page 160

.



Temperature setting submenu

Submenu where the following functions are
found:

Press to set the desired temperature

on the driver or front passenger side. You
can also slide your finger over the bar to
make the adjustment.

Synchronise the temperature on the
driver's side with the rest of the zones

(only versions with 3-zone Climatronic).



 / 





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