Seat Leon (2022 year). Manual in english

Practical tips

with the letter V is subject to

technical re-

strictions; the maximum permissible speed
for your vehicle may be significantly lower

The maximum speed limit for these tyres de-
pends directly on the maximum axle weights
for your car and on the listed weight rating of
the tyres being used.

It is best to contact a SEAT Official Service to
check the maximum speed which is permissi-
ble for the V-rated tyres fitted on your car on
the basis of this information.

WARNING

Exceeding the maximum speed permitted
for the winter tyres fitted on your car can
cause tyre failure, resulting in a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle – risk of accident.

For the sake of the environment

When winter is over, change back to sum-
mer tyres at an appropriate moment. In
temperatures above +7°C (+45°F), perform-
ance will be improved if summer tyres are
used. Fuel consumption, wear and noises
while driving will all be reduced.

Note

All-weather tyres can also be used instead
of winter tyres. Please note that only winter
tyres with the symbol



may be fitted in

some countries where winter tyres are
mandatory.

Snow chains

Snow chains must only be fitted

to the front

wheels

, even on vehicles with

four-wheel

drive

●

Check that they are correctly seated after

driving for a few yards; correct the position if
necessary, in accordance with the manufac-
turer's fitting instructions.

●

Keep your speed below 50 km/h (30 mph).

●

If there is a danger of being trapped de-

spite having fitted the chains, it is best to disa-
ble the traction control (TCS) in the ESC

›››

page 278, Connecting and disconnect-

ing the ESC and TCS

Snow chains will improve

braking ability

well as

traction

in winter conditions.

For technical reasons snow chains may only
be used with the following wheel rim/tyre
combination.

Tyres

Wheel rim

Chains

195/65 R15

6Jx15 ET43

Max. link 12 mm

205/55 R16

6.5Jx16 ET46

205/55 R16

7Jx16 ET43

225/45 R17

7.5Jx17 ET46

Max. link 9 mm

205/50 R17

7.5Jx17 ET46

225/40 R18

7.5Jx18 ET46

225/35 R19

8Jx19 ET49

Other dimensions do not allow chains

Remove any central wheel trims before fitting
snow chains.

WARNING

The use of unsuitable or incorrectly fitted
chains could lead to serious accidents and
damage.

●

Always the appropriate snow chains.

●

Observe the fitting instructions provided

by the snow chain manufacturer.

●

Never exceed the maximum permitted

speeds when driving with snow chains.

CAUTION

●

Remove the snow chains to drive on

roads without snow. Otherwise they will im-
pair vehicle handling, damage the tyres
and wear out very quickly.

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Wheels

●

Wheel rims may be damaged or scratch-

ed if the chains come into direct contact
with them. SEAT recommends the use of
covered snow chains.

Tyre pressure monitor sys-
tem

Control lamp



It lights up

The inflation pressure of one or more wheels is much

lower than the value set by the driver, or the tyre has
structural damage.

In addition, a audible warning sounds and a text
message is displayed on the instrument panel
screen.



Stop the vehicle!

Stop the vehicle safely as soon

as possible. Check all tyres and pressures. Replace
any damaged tyres.



Flashes

System fault
The control lamp flashes for approximately 1 minute
and then lights up permanently.
If the tyre is inflated correctly, switch the ignition off

and on again. Re-calibrate the tyre pressure monitor
indicator

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page 351

. If the fault continues, go to a

specialised workshop.

Several control and warning lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-

ed on while the function is verified. They will
switch off after a few seconds.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

›››

in Con-

trol and warning lamps on page 88

Tyre pressure monitor system

Fig. 245

Instrument panel: warning of loss of

tyre pressure.

The tyre pressure monitoring system com-
pares the individual speeds of each wheel
and thus the dynamic radius with the help of
the ABS sensors.

If the rolling circumference of one or more
wheels has changed, the tyre pressure moni-
toring indicator will indicate this on the instru-
ment panel through a warning lamp and a
warning to the driver

›››

Fig. 245

. When only

one specific tyre is affected, its position within
the vehicle will be indicated.



Loss of pressure: Check left

tyre pressure!

Wheel tread change

The wheel diameter changes when:

●

Tyre pressure is changed manually.

●

Tyre pressure is insufficient.

●

The tyre structure is damaged.

●

The vehicle is unbalanced because of a

load.

●

The wheels on an axle are subject to a

heavier load (e.g. with a heavy load).

●

The vehicle is fitted with snow chains.

●

The temporary spare wheel is fitted.

●

The wheel on one axle is changed.

There may be a delay in the reaction of the
tyre pressure monitoring indicator



or it may

not indicate anything under certain circum-
stances (e.g. sporty driving, snow-covered or
unpaved roads, or when driving with snow
chains).

Calibrate the tyre pressure monitoring in-
dicator

After changing the tyre pressure or replacing
one or more wheels, the tyre pressure moni-
toring indicator must be recalibrated. Do the

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Practical tips

same, for example, when the front and rear
wheels are swapped.

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

Memorise the new inflation pressure in the

Infotainment system: function button





Driving data > Vehicle status

›››

page 92

●

OR:

from the instrument cluster's

Service

›››

page 72

When driving, the system self-calibrates the
tyre pressure provided by the driver and the
wheels fitted. After a long journey with varied
speeds the programmed values are collected
and monitored.

With the wheels under very heavy loads, the
tyre pressure must be increased to the total
recommended tyre pressure before calibra-
tion

›››

Fig. 242

WARNING

When the tyres are inflated at different
pressures or at a pressure that is too low
then a tyre may be damaged resulting in a
loss of control of the vehicle and a serious
or fatal accident.

●

If the lamp



lights up, reduce speed im-

mediately and avoid any sudden turning or
braking manoeuvre. Stop when possible,
and check the tyre pressure and status.

●

The tyre pressure monitoring system can

only operate correctly if all of the tyres are
inflated to the correct pressure when cold.

●

If a tyre has not been punctured and it

does not have to be changed immediately,
drive to the nearest specialised workshop
at a moderate speed and have the tyre
checked and inflated to the correct pres-
sure.

Note

●

Driving for the first time with new tyres at

a high speed can cause them to slightly ex-
pand, which could then produce an air
pressure warning.

●

If excessively low tyre pressure is detec-

ted with the ignition on, an audible warning
will sound. In the event that there is a fault
in the system, an audible warning will
sound.

●

Driving on dirt tracks for a long period of

time or driving in a sporty style can tempo-
rarily deactivate the TPMS. The control
lamp shows a fault, but disappears when
road conditions or the driving style change.

●

Do not only rely on the tyre pressure

monitoring system. Regularly check your
tyres to ensure that the tyre pressure is cor-
rect and that the tyres are not damaged
due to puncture, cuts, tears and im-
pacts/dents. Remove objects from the
tyres only when they have not pierced the
tyres.

●

The tyre pressure monitoring indicator

does not function when there is a fault in
the ESC or ABS

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page 275

Spare wheel

Location and use of the temporary
spare wheel

Fig. 246

In the luggage compartment: load

floor raised.

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Wheels

Fig. 247

In the luggage compartment: remove

the subwoofer.

The temporary spare wheel is stored under
the floor panel in the luggage compartment
and is attached by a thumbnut.

The temporary spare wheel has been de-
signed to be used for short periods of time.
Have the tyres checked and replaced as
soon as possible at a SEAT Official Service or
at a specialised workshop.

The spare wheel must not be switched for a
spare wheel from another vehicle.

Removing the temporary spare wheel

●

Lift and hold up the floor panel to remove

the temporary spare wheel

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page 143

●

Turn the thumb wheel anti-clockwise

›››

Fig. 246

●

Take out the temporary spare wheel.

Getting the spare wheel out of vehicles fit-
ted with the optional 10 speaker sound
system (with subwoofer)

To remove the spare wheel, you must first re-
move the subwoofer.

●

Vehicles without a variable floor in the lug-

gage compartment:

pull the floor of the lug-

gage compartment (carpet) upwards to get it
out.

●

Vehicles with a variable luggage compart-

ment floor:

lift and secure the floor luggage

compartment as explained in

›››

page 143

●

Disconnect the

subwoofer

›››

Fig. 247

speaker cable.

●

Turn the securing wheel in an anti-clock-

wise direction

›››

Fig. 247

●

Remove the

subwoofer

speaker and the

spare wheel.

●

When re-mounting the spare tyre, place the

subwoofer

on the base of the wheel rim with

care. When doing so, the tip of the “FRONT”
arrow on the

subwoofer

should point forward.

●

Reconnect the speaker cable and firmly ro-

tate the securing wheel clockwise so that the

subwoofer

system and wheel are firmly in

place.

Chains

For technical reasons, snow chains must not
be used on the temporary spare wheel.

If you have a puncture on one of the front
wheels when using snow chains, fit the tem-
porary spare wheel in place of one of the rear
wheels. Fit the snow chains on the rear wheel
that you have removed and replace the
punctured front wheel with this wheel.

WARNING

●

After fitting the temporary spare wheel,

check the tyre pressures as soon as possi-
ble. Failure to do so may cause an acci-
dent. The tyre pressure is listed on the back
of the left front door frame

›››

Fig. 242

●

Do not drive at over 80 km/h (50 mph)

when the temporary spare wheel is fitted
on the vehicle: risk of accident!

●

Never travel more than 200 km using a

temporary spare wheel.

●

Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking

and fast cornering: risk of accident!

●

Never use more than one temporary

spare wheel at the same time, risk of acci-
dent.

●

No other type of tyre (normal summer or

winter tyre) may be fitted on the compact
temporary spare wheel rim.

●

If you are driving using the spare wheel,

the ACC system could automatically
switch off during the journey. Switch off the
system when starting off.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

SEAT Maintenance Pro-
gramme

Service intervals

Service work and the Digital Main-
tenance Plan

Log of services performed (“Digital Main-
tenance Plan”)

The SEAT dealership or a specialised work-
shop records Service receipts in a central
system. Thanks to this comprehensive docu-
mentation of the service history, it is possible
to reproduce the services performed any
time. SEAT recommends requesting a Service
receipt after every service carried out con-
taining all the services carried out on the sys-
tem.

Whenever there is a new service the receipt is
replaced with a current one.

The Digital Maintenance Plan is not avail-
able in some markets. In this case, your
SEAT dealer will inform you about the cur-
rent documentation of the work.

Service works

In the Digital Maintenance Plan, your SEAT
authorised service or specialised workshop
documents the following information:

●

When each one of the services was carried

out.

●

Whether a specific repair has been sugges-

ted, e.g. changing the brake pads in the near
future.

●

If you have expressed a special request for

the maintenance. Your Service Advisor will
write the work order.

●

The components or fluids that were

changed.

●

The date of the next service.

The Long Life Mobility Warranty is valid until
the next inspection. This information is docu-
mented in all checks performed.

The type and the volume of the service may
vary from one vehicle to another. A special-
ised workshop will be able to provide specific
information on the jobs for your vehicle.

WARNING

If the services are insufficient or not per-
formed and if the service intervals are not
observed, the vehicle may be immobilised
in traffic cause an accident and severe in-
juries.

●

Make sure that any repairs are carried

out by a SEAT authorised service or speci-
alised workshop.

CAUTION

SEAT cannot be held liable for any damage
to the vehicle due to insufficient work or of
lack of availability of spare parts.

Note

Regular services on the vehicle not only
maintain its value, but also its correct oper-
ation and road safety. For this reason, con-
duct the services in accordance with SEAT
guidelines.

Set Service or Flexible Service In-
tervals

Services are classified as

oil change service

and

inspection

. The service interval display

on the instrument panel display serves as a
reminder of the next service.

Depending on the features, the engine and
the conditions of use of the car, either the

Fixed service

or the

Flexible service

will be

applied for an oil change service..

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SEAT Maintenance Programme

How to know which type of service needs
to his vehicle

●

Check the tables below:

Oil change service

PR No.

Type of
service

Service interval

QI1

Fixed

Every

5000 km

or after

1 year

QI2

Every

7500 km

or after

1 year

QI3

Every

10000 km

or after

1 year

QI4

Every

15000 km

or after

1 year

QI6

Flexible

According to the service in-
terval display

The data are based on normal conditions of use.

Whatever happens first.

Inspection Service

According to the service interval display

The data are based on normal conditions of use.

Particular characteristics of the Flexible
Service

Regarding the

Flexible Service

, the oil

change service only has to be performed
when the vehicle needs it. To calculate when

you have to carry out this service, take into
account the individual conditions of use and
personal driving style. A major component of
the flexible service the use of LongLife oil in-
stead of conventional engine oil.

Bear in mind the information about the speci-
fications of the engine oil according to the
VW standard

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page 330

If you do not want to the flexible service
you can select the fixed service However,
a fixed service may affect service costs

The Service Advisor will gladly advise you.

Service interval display

At SEAT, the dates of the services are indica-
ted by the service intervals display:

●

on the instrument panel

›››

page 84

●

in the infotainment system: menu

Vehicle

settings

;



Driving data > Vehicle sta-

tus > Service

›››

page 89

The service interval display gives information
for service dates that involve an engine oil
change or an inspection. When the time for
the corresponding service comes, additional
work required, such as the change of brake
fluid and the spark plugs, can be carried out.

Information about the terms of use

The service intervals and groups are usually
based on

normal conditions of use

If, on the other hand, the vehicle is under

ad-

verse conditions of use

, some of the work

must be carried out before the next service
period or even between service intervals.

Conditions of use adverse include:

●

The use of fuel with a high sulphur content.

●

Frequent short trips.

●

Letting the engine idle for a long period of

time, as in the case of taxis.

●

Using the vehicle in areas with thick dust.

●

Frequent driving with a trailer (depending

on equipment).

●

Using the vehicle mostly in situations with a

lot of traffic and stops (e.g. in a city).

●

Using the vehicle mostly in winter.

This applies especially for the following
parts (depending on equipment):

●

Dust and pollen filter

●

Air Care allergen filter

●

Air filter

●

Toothed chain

●

Particulate filter

●

Engine oil

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Maintenance

The Service Advisor of your specialised
workshop will gladly inform you

about the

need of performing service work between
normal service intervals, always considering
the conditions of use of your vehicle.

WARNING

If the services are insufficient or not per-
formed and if the service intervals are not
observed, the vehicle may be immobilised
in traffic and cause accidents and severe
injuries.

●

Have the services conducted at author-

ised SEAT services or specialised work-
shops.

CAUTION

SEAT cannot be held liable for any damage
to the vehicle due to insufficient work or of
lack of availability of spare parts.

Service sets

Sets of services include all the

maintenance

works

needed to ensure the safety and the

smooth running of the vehicle (

depending on

the conditions of use and the features of
the vehicle

, such as the engine, gearbox, or

operating fluids). Maintenance services are
divided into

inspection

and

review

services.

Consult the details of the jobs required for
your vehicle at:

●

Your SEAT authorised service

●

Your specialised workshop

Due to technical reasons (continuous devel-
opment of components) the sets of services
may vary. Your SEAT authorised service or
specialised workshop is always receiving up-
dates in time.

WARNING

The 12 volt battery is a subject to wear. A
reduction in battery power can mean that
some important safety systems, such as
power steering, braking intervention, lights
or airbag systems, operate with limitations
or stop working entirely. This may cause
serious accidents and injuries. To avoid
this, it is necessary to take the following
safety measure:

●

Get a professional service centre to re-

place the 12-volt vehicle battery every four
years.

Additional service offers

Approved spare parts

Original SEAT Spare Parts have been con-
ceived for their vehicles and approved by
SEAT S.A., with a special emphasis on safety.
These parts correspond exactly to the manu-
facturer's requirements in terms of design,

accuracy of the measurements and materi-
als. The original SEAT Spare Parts have been
conceived exclusively for your vehicle. For this
reason, we always recommend the use of
Original SEAT Spare Parts. SEAT S.A. cannot
be held liable for the safety and suitability of
parts from other manufacturers.

Approved spare parts

Approved spare parts, following the manu-
facturer's requirements, are an additional
service to you, offering the possibility of re-
placing complete sets, such as: light engine,
gearboxes, heads, control units, electrical
components, etc.

These parts are,

approved parts

, and are the

same as the factory parts, which are also ap-
proved spare parts.

Original accessories

We recommend you only use SEAT Original
Accessories and SEAT approved accessories
for your vehicle. The reliability, safety and
suitability of these accessories have been in-
spected specifically for this type of vehicle.
SEAT cannot be held liable for the safety and
suitability of parts from other manufacturers.

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SEAT Maintenance Programme

SEAT Service Mobility

Since the moment you purchase your SEAT
vehicle you will be able to enjoy the benefits
and coverage of the SEAT Mobility Service.

For the first two years after the purchase,
your new SEAT vehicle is automatically cov-
ered by the SEAT Mobility Service without ad-
ditional costs.

If you wish to enjoy this service after this peri-
od, you can extend SEAT Mobility as long as
you carry out the recommended Inspection
and Maintenance Services at a SEAT Author-
ised Service.

If your SEAT vehicle is immobilised due to a
fault or an accident, our assistance services
will help you keep moving.

Take into account that the SEAT Mobility
Service differs depending on the country in
which the vehicle was purchased. For further
information ask your SEAT dealership or the
SEAT website in your country.

Warranty

Fault-free operation warranty

SEAT Authorised Services ensure the perfect
condition of new vehicles. Check the pur-
chase agreement or complementary addi-

tional documentation provided by your Tech-
nical Service to see the conditions and the
terms of the warranty. Consult further infor-
mation in this regard in your SEAT Official
Service.

Commercial warranty for the high-
voltage battery of electric and hy-
brid vehicles of SEAT S.A.

Complementing the aforementioned war-

ranties, the seller SEAT dealer grants the
high-voltage batteries of the vehicles that it
has sold an 8-year or 160,000-km warranty,
whichever comes first, for any material or fin-
ish defect.

The reduction in battery capacity over time

depends on the component itself and is not a
defect from a warranty perspective.

The warranty for high-voltage batteries will

be invalidated when the defect is due to use,
handling or maintenance not in accordance
with the content of the instruction manual.
This is particularly applicable the battery
charge.

In addition, except for the duration of the

warranty, all conditions relating to the legal
warranty of the SEAT dealer (requirements,
criteria for assessing the absence of defects,
exclusion grounds, processing of entitlements
to benefits, entry into force, start and scope

of the warranty validity period, etc.) shall ap-
ply in relation to the high-voltage battery.

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Maintenance

Vehicle maintenance

Maintenance and cleaning

Basic observations

Regular and careful care helps to maintain
the value of your vehicle. In addition, it may
become a prerequisite to demand the war-
ranty in the event of corrosion damage and
deficiencies in the paint coat of the body-
work.

Specialised workshops have the necessary
care products. Please follow the instructions
for application 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. Danger
of poisoning!

For the sake of the environment

●

When purchasing car care products,

chose products that are compatible with
the environment.

●

The waste from car-care products should

not be disposed of with ordinary household
waste.

Washing the vehicle

The longer you take to clean the tanks, e.g.
remains of insects, bird excrements, tree resin
or anti frost salt adhered to your vehicle, the
more damage it can cause to the surface.
High temperatures, for instance strong sun-
light, further intensify the damage.

Before washing the car, soften the dirt using
plenty of water.

To remove encrusted dirt such as insects, bird
droppings or tree resin, use a lot of water and
a microfibre cloth.

Have the underside of the vehicle washed af-
ter the end of the anti frost salts in winter.

High pressure cleaning equipment

When washing the vehicle with a high-pres-
sure cleaner, always follow the operating in-
structions for the equipment. This applies
particularly to the operating pressure and the
distance between the spraying water. Do not
aim the jet directly to the side window gas-
kets, doors, covers or the panoramic sunroof;
the same applies to tyres, rubber hoses,
soundproofing material, sensors or camera
lenses. Keep a distance of at least 40 cm.

Do not remove snow and ice with a high-
pressure cleaner.

Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out
in a direct stream or one that has a rotating
jet for forcing off dirt.

The water temperature must not exceed
60°C.

Automatic car washes

Spray the vehicle before starting the car
wash.

Make sure that the windows and the panor-
amic sunroof are closed and the windscreen
wipers are deactivated. Bear in mind the in-
structions of the car wash tunnel operator,
especially if your vehicle has detachable
parts.

Use of car washes without brushes if possible.

Washing by hand

Clean your vehicle from top to bottom with a
soft sponge or with a brush. Only use clean-
ing products that do not contain solvents.

Washing vehicles with a matte paint by
hand

To prevent damage to the vehicle when
washing it, first remove the thicker dust and
dirt. To remove traces of insects, grease and
fingerprints, it is best to use a special cleaner
for matte paint.

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Vehicle maintenance

Apply the product with a microfibre cloth. To
avoid damaging the surface of the paint, do
not apply too much pressure.

Rinse with plenty of water. Then clean it with
a neutral cleaning product and a soft microfi-
bre cloth.

Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of water
and then leave it to dry. Remove traces of
water with a leather cloth.

WARNING

●

Only wash the vehicle with the ignition

switched off or according to the specifica-
tions of the car wash tunnel operator. Risk
of accident!

●

When cleaning the underbody or the in-

side of the wheel arches, protect yourself
from sharp or pointy metal parts. Risk of
cut!

●

After cleaning the brakes could act more

slowly due to moisture or, in winter, the ice
on the brake discs and pads. Risk of acci-
dent! In this case the brakes should be
dried by pressing the brake pedal several
times.

CAUTION

●

Before washing the vehicle in an auto-

matic car wash, please make sure to re-
tract the exterior mirrors to prevent them
from being damaged. Electric exterior rear-

view mirrors must always be folded/de-
ployed electrically!

●

Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.

Risk of damaging the paint job!

●

Do not use sponges, abrasive household

sponges or similar to clean insect remains.
Risk of damaging the surface!

●

Vehicle parts with matte paint:

–

Do not use polish or hard wax. Risk of
damaging the surface!

–

Never select washing programs that in-
clude the use of wax. This could dam-
age the appearance of matte paint.

–

Do not put stickers or magnets on parts
with matte paint, as removing them
may damage the paint.

For the sake of the environment

The car should only be washed in special
wash bays. These places are prepared to
prevent oily water from getting into the
public drains.

Cleaning and maintenance instruc-
tions

The cleaning and maintenance of individual
components of the vehicle can be checked in
the following tables. The contents should be
understood merely as a recommendation. Go
to your specialised workshop if you have spe-

cial questions or parts that are not listed. Take
he general considerations into account

›››

in Take special care with... on page 363

Cleaning the exterior

Windscreen wipers

Problem

Solution

Dirt

Soft cloth with wipers

Headlights / Tail lights

Problem

Solution

Dirt

Soft sponge with neutral soap
solution

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in

1 litre of water

Sensors / Camera lenses

Problem

Solution

Dirt

Sensors

: soft cloth with a sol-

vent-free cleaning product

Camera lenses

: soft cloth with

an alcohol-free cleaning prod-
uct

Snow/ice

Hand brush/Anti frost spray
with no solvents

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Maintenance

Wheels

Problem

Solution

Antifreeze salt

Water

Brake abrasion

dust

Acid-free special cleaning

product

End exhausts

Problem

Solution

Antifreeze salt

Water, if a steel cleaning prod-

uct is required

Covers / Trims

Problem

Solution

Dirt

Neutral soap solution

, if a

steel cleaning product is re-
quired

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in

1 litre of water

Paint

Problem

Solution

Paint flaws

Check the paint's colour code
in an authorised service and re-
store with a touch-up pencil

Spilled fuel

Immediately rinse with water

Environmental rust
tank

Apply rust remover and then
apply hard wax. Go you your
specialised workshop if you
have any queries

Problem

Solution

Corrosion

Have your specialised work-
shop take care of this

The water does
not create drop-

lets on the clean

paint

Maintain with hard wax (at
least 2 times a year)

No shine de-
spite sober main-

tenance/paint

Treat with suitable wax and ap-

ply paint preservative after-
wards if the wax used does not
contain preservative ingredi-
ents

Tanks, e.g. insect

remains, bird
droppings, tree

sap, road salt

Immediately soften with water
and remove with a microfibre

cloth

Fat-based dirt,
e.g. cosmetic
products or

sunscreen

Delete immediately with a neu-
tral soap solution

and a soft

cloth

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in

1 litre of water

Carbon fibre parts

Problem

Solution

Dirt

Clean the same way as pain-
ted parts

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Decoration slides

Problem

Solution

Dirt

Soft sponge with neutral soap

solution

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in

1 litre of water

Interior cleaning

Windows

Problem

Solution

Dirt

Apply windscreen cleaner and
then dry with a cloth

Covers / Trims

Problem

Solution

Dirt

Neutral soap solution

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in

1 litre of water

Plastic parts

Problem

Solution

Dirt

Damp cloth

Encrusted dirt

Neutral soap solution

, if pos-

sible solvent-free plastic clean-
er

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in

1 litre of water

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Vehicle maintenance

Displays/instrument panel

Problem

Solution

Dirt

Soft cloth with a liquid crystal

display cleaner

Control panels

Problem

Solution

Dirt

Soft brush, then soft cloth with
neutral soap solution

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in

1 litre of water

Seat belts

Problem

Solution

Dirt

Neutral soap solution

, al-

lowed to dry before retracting

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in

1 litre of water

Fabrics, artificial, Alcantara leather

Problem

Solution

Particles of dirt
stuck to surfaces

Vacuum cleaner

Water-based dirt,
e.g. coffee, tea,

blood etc.

Absorbent cloth and neutral
soap solution

Problem

Solution

Grease-based
dirt, e.g. oil, make-
up, etc.

Apply a neutral soap solution

Absorb the dissolved grease
and paint particles drying with
an absorbent cloth, in case you

must treat it with water after-

wards

Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cream etc.

Special stain remove: dry with
an absorbent cloth, if applica-
ble, apply neutral soap solution
afterwards

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in

1 litre of water

Natural leather

Problem

Solution

Recent dirt

Cotton cloth with neutral soap

solution

Water-based dirt,

e.g. coffee, tea,
blood etc.

Recent stains: absorbent cloth

Dry stains: stain remover suita-
ble for leather

Grease-based

dirt, e.g. oil, make-

up, etc.

Recent stains: absorbent cloth
and suitable stain remover for
leather

Dry stains: grease solvent
spray

Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cream etc.

Stain remover suitable for
leather

Problem

Solution

Care

Apply preservative cream regu-
larly to protect from sunlight.
Use a colour preservative if re-
quired

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in

1 litre of water

Carbon fibre parts

Problem

Solution

Dirt

Clean like plastic parts

Take special care with...

Headlights/tail lights

●

Do not clean the headlights/tail lights with

a dry cloth or sponge.

●

Do not use cleaning products that contain

alcohol. Risk of cracks!

Wheels

●

Do not use for paint wax or other abrasive

products.

●

If the protective coating on the paint of the

rim has been damaged due to stone impacts,
scratches, etc., the damage should be re-
paired immediately.

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Maintenance

Camera lenses

●

Do not use hot or warm water to remove ice

or snow from the camera lenses. Risk of
cracking the lens!

●

To clean the camera lens, never use abra-

sive cleaning products or products with alco-
hol. Risk of scratches and cracks!

Windows

●

Remove snow and ice from windows and

exterior mirrors with a plastic scraper only. To
avoid scratches, the scraper should only be
pushed in one direction and not moved to
and fro.

●

Never remove snow or ice from windows

and rearview mirrors with warm or hot water.
Risk of cracks on the windows!

●

To prevent damage to the heating of the

rear window, do not put stickers over the
heating elements.

Covers/trims

●

Do not use cleaning products or chrome

based cleaning agents.

Paint

●

The vehicle must be free from dirt and dust

before applying wax or care products. Risk of
scratches!

●

Do not apply wax or care products if the

vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight. Risk of
damaging the paint job!

●

The ambient rust deposits must not be re-

moved through friction. Risk of damaging the
paint job!

●

Remove cosmetic products and sunlight

immediately. Risk of damaging the paint job!

Displays/instrument panel

●

The screens, the instrument panel and the

trim around it must not be cleaned dry. Risk of
scratches!

●

Make sure that the instrument panel is

switched off and cooled down before clean-
ing.

●

Make sure that no liquid leaks between the

instrument panel and the trim. Risk of dam-
age!

Control panels

●

Make sure that no liquid leaks into the con-

trol panels. Risk of damage!

Seat belts

●

Do not remove the seat belts to clean them.

●

Seat belts and their components must nev-

er be cleaned with chemical products, nor
should they be allowed to come into contact
with corrosive liquids, solvents or sharp ob-
jects. Risk of damaging the fabric!

●

If you find any damage to the belt webbing,

belt fittings, the belt retractor or the buckle,
ask your specialised workshop to replace the
belt in question.

Fabrics/artificial leather/microfibre

●

Do not treat artificial leather/microfibre

with leather care products, solvents, floor
wax, shoe polish, stain removers or similar
products.

●

If the stain is very hard to remove, take the

vehicle to a specialised workshop to have it
removed there. This will prevent damage.

●

Do not use steam cleaners, brushes, hard

sponges, etc. to clean.

●

Do not turn on seat heating to dry the

seats.

●

Sharp objects on clothing, such as zips, riv-

ets or belts can damage the surface.

●

Open Velcro, e.g. on clothes can damage

the seat upholstery. Make sure that Velcro
fasteners are closed.

Natural leather

●

Never use solvents, wax polish, shoe cream,

spot removers or similar products on leather.

●

Sharp objects on clothing, such as zips, riv-

ets or belts can damage the surface.

●

Do not use steam cleaners, brushes, hard

sponges, etc. to clean.

●

Do not turn on seat heating to dry the

seats.

●

Avoid exposing leather to direct sunlight for

long periods, otherwise it may tend to lose

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Accessories and modifications to the vehicle

some of its colour. If the car is left for a pro-
longed period in the bright sun, it is best to
cover the leather.

WARNING

Do not use water-repellent coatings on the
windscreen. In bad visibility conditions
such as humid weather, darkness or when
the sun is in its lowest point, visibility may
be impacted. Risk of accident! Such coat-
ings can also cause the windscreen wiper
blades to make noise.

Note

●

Remains of insects can be removed much

more easily with previously treated paint.

●

Regular car care treatments can prevent

deposits of ambient rust.

Remove the vehicle from traffic

If you want to leave your vehicle stationary
for a long period of time, contact a qualified
workshop. They will gladly inform you about
the necessary measures, such as anti-corro-
sion protection, Service and storage.

Also take into account the indications relating
to the vehicle’s battery

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page 306, Con-

servation of the high-voltage bat-
tery

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page 337, 12-volt battery

Accessories and modifi-
cations to the vehicle

Accessories, spare parts and
repair work

Introduction

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

Your vehicle is designed to offer a high stand-
ard of active and passive safety. For this rea-
son, we recommend that you ask a SEAT Offi-
cial Service for advice before fitting accesso-
ries or replacement parts. Your SEAT Official
Service has the latest information from the
manufacturer and can recommend accesso-
ries 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 only using

SEAT accesso-

ries

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 di-

rect effect on the vehicle and/or the way it is
driven, such as a cruise control system

electronically-controlled suspension

, must

be approved for use in your vehicle and bear
the

mark (the European Union's authorisa-

tion symbol).

any additional electrical devices

are fit-

ted which do not serve to control the vehicle
itself (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 hold-
ers or cup holders, should never be fitted
on the covers, or within the working range
of the airbags. Otherwise, there is a danger
of injury if the airbag is triggered in an acci-
dent.

Technical modifications

Unauthorised modifications to the electronic
components, software, wiring or data transfer
in the vehicle may cause malfunctioning.

You will appreciate that your SEAT dealership
cannot be held liable for any damage
caused by modifications and/or work per-
formed incorrectly.

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Maintenance

For this reason we recommend asking official
SEAT service centres to do any necessary
work using

genuine SEAT parts®

WARNING

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

Radio telephones 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 antenna is installed correctly.

●

The aerial is installed on the exterior of the

vehicle (and shielded cables are used to-
gether with non-reflective aerial trimming).

●

The effective transmitting power does not

exceed 10 Watts at the aerial base.

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

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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

mark.

WARNING

Mobile telephones or radio equipment
which is operated inside the vehicle without

a properly installed external aerial can
create excessive magnetic fields that
could cause a health hazard.

Note

●

The posterior fitting of electric and elec-

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

●

Please use the mobile telephone/radio

operating instructions.

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Information for the user

Information for the user

Information stored by the
control units

Storage of accident data (Event
Data Recorder)

Your vehicle has an event data recorder
(EDR).

The EDR’s function is to record data in the
event of a mild or serious accident. These da-
ta are used to support the analysis of how dif-
ferent vehicle systems behaved.

The EDR records, over a reduced time range
(normally 10 seconds or less), dynamic driv-
ing data and data from the restraint systems,
such as:

●

How different vehicle systems worked.

●

Whether the driver and the occupants were

wearing their seat belts.

●

How hard the acceleration or brake pedal

was pressed.

●

Vehicle speed.

●

GPS position.

These data will provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances of the accident.

Data from the driving assist systems are also
recorded. This includes data such as whether
the systems were inactive or active and if
such action had an impact on the vehicle’s
dynamic behaviour, changing its path in the
aforementioned situations, accelerating or
decelerating the vehicle.

Depending on vehicle equipment, this in-
cludes data from systems such as:

●

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

●

Emergency brake assistance system (Front

Assist).

●

Park Pilot system

●

Parking aid system (Park Assist).

●

Lane Assist

The EDR data are only recorded in specific
accident situations. No data are recorded in
normal driving conditions.

No audio or video data inside or around the
vehicle are recorded. Under no circumstan-
ces are personal data such as name, age, or
gender recorded. Nevertheless, third parties
(such as criminal proceedings authorities)
may relate the contents of the EDR data to
other data sources and create a personal
reference in the context of an accident inves-
tigation.

In order to read the EDR data it is necessary
to access (if legally permitted to do so) the
vehicle's ODB (“On-Board-Diagnose”) inter-
face while the vehicle is switched on.

SEAT will not have access to EDR data unless
the owner (or, in “Leasing” cases, the lessee
or hirer) gives their consent. There may be ex-
ceptions to this, depending on legal or con-
tractual provisions.

Due to legal requirements in safety-related
products, SEAT may use the EDR data for
field research and in order to improve vehicle
system quality. Any data used for the purpo-
ses of research will be treated anonymously
(in other words, no reference will be made to
the vehicle, their owner or the lessee/hirer).

Other important information

Environmental compatibility

Environmental protection is a top priority in
the design, choice of materials and manufac-
ture of your new SEAT.

Constructive measures to encourage re-
cycling

●

Joints and connections designed for easy

dismantling.

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