Seat Leon. Service Manual - part 10

Transport and practical equipment

Storing objects

Loading the luggage compartment

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All luggage and other loose objects must be
safely secured in the luggage compartment.
Unsecured objects which shift back and forth
could impair the driving safety or driving
characteristics of the vehicle by shifting the
centre of gravity.

–

Distribute the load evenly in the luggage
compartment.

–

Place heavy objects as far forward as possi-
ble in the luggage compartment.

–

Place the heavy objects first.

–

Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening
rings 

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WARNING

●

Loose luggage and other objects in the lug-

gage compartment could cause serious inju-
ries.

●

Always stow objects in the luggage com-

partment and secure them on the fastening
rings.

●

Use suitable straps to secure heavy ob-

jects.

●

During sudden manoeuvres or accidents,

loose objects can be thrown forward, injuring

vehicle occupants or passers-by. This in-
creased risk of injury will be further increased
if a loose object is struck by an inflating air-
bag. If this happens, objects may shoot out-
ward like a missile. Risk of fatal injury.

●

Please note that the centre of gravity may

shift when transporting heavy objects; this
may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Therefore, it is essential to adjust
your speed and driving style accordingly, to
avoid accidents.

●

Never exceed the allowed axle weights or

allowed maximum weight. If said weights are
exceeded, the driving characteristics of the
vehicle may change, leading to accidents, in-
juries and damage to the vehicle.

●

Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-

cially when the rear lid is open. Children
could climb into the luggage compartment,
closing the door behind them; they will be
trapped and run the risk of death.

●

Never allow children to play in or around

the vehicle. Close and lock all the doors and
rear lid when you leave the vehicle. Before
you lock the vehicle, make sure that there are
no adults or children in the vehicle.

Note

●

Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce

fogging of the windows. Used air escapes
through ventilation slits in the side trim of
the luggage compartment. Ensure that the
ventilation slots are never covered.

●

Straps for securing the load to the fasten-

ing rings are commercially available.

Luggage compartment cover

3

 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC

Fig. 159 

In the luggage compartment: remov-

ing and installing the rear shelf.

Fig. 160 

In the luggage compartment: remov-

ing and installing the rear shelf.

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The luggage compartment cover blocks the
view into the luggage compartment.

Removing

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Unhook the loops 

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Fig. 159 

B

 from their

hooks 

A

.

●

Remove the shelf from the side supports

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Fig. 160

 pulling it up and out.

●

If necessary, the rear shelf can be stored

under the luggage compartment variable
floor 

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Fitting

●

Insert the rear shelf horizontally so that it

coincides with the “plate” on the axis of the
supports 

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Fig. 160

 and press down until it

clicks into place.

●

Hook the loops 

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Fig. 159 

B

 onto the rear

lid 

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.

WARNING

●

The luggage compartment cover must al-

ways be fixed properly (risk of accident).

●

The luggage compartment cover should not

be used as a storage shelf. Articles placed on
this cover could cause injury to vehicle occu-
pants in an accident or if the brakes are ap-
plied suddenly.

Retractable rear shelf

3

 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 161 

In the luggage compartment: retract-

ing or pulling out the rear shelf.

Fig. 162 

In the luggage compartment: remov-

ing the rear shelf.

Opening the rear shelf

●

Pull evenly on the rear shelf using its han-

dle 

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Fig. 161 

1

  in a backwards direction

until it audibly clicks into place.

Retracting the rear shelf

●

Press the handle of the rear shelf in the di-

rection of the arrow to release it 

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Fig. 161

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.

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

Removing the rear shelf

●

Press the support of the rear shelf

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Fig. 162 

1

 in the direction of the arrow.

●

Remove the rear shelf through the support

and upwards.

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The rear shelf can be stored under the lug-

gage compartment variable floor when the
latter is in the top position (except for vehi-
cles equipped with natural gas engine CNG)

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Fitting the rear shelf

●

Place the rear shelf in the housing provided

in the left side cover.

●

Engage the support of the rear shelf

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Fig. 162

 

1

 in the right housing.

●

Check that the support 

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Fig. 162

 

1

 is

properly engaged.

WARNING

Animals, loose or unsecured or objects car-
ried on the rear shelf can cause serious injury
in case of sudden manoeuvring or braking or
in case of an accident.

●

Do not leave hard, sharp or heavy objects

or in bags on the rear shelf.

●

Never carry animals on the rear shelf.

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 rear shelf

3

 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC

Fig. 163 

In the luggage compartment: covers

for storing the rear shelf.

Fig. 164 

In the luggage compartment: fitting

the storage compartment shelf.

The rear shelf can be stored under the lug-
gage compartment variable floor.

●

Remove the left and right covers

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Fig. 163

.

●

Press the rear shelf until it engages in its

housing 

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Fig. 164

.

●

Put the left and right covers in their original

position.

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Storing the rear shelf

3

 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 165 

In the luggage compartment: hous-

ing for storing the rear shelf.

Fig. 166 

In the luggage compartment: hous-

ing for storing the rear shelf.

The rear shelf can be stored under the lug-
gage compartment variable floor.

●

Remove covers 

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Fig. 165

 

A

 left and right.

●

Press the head of the rear shelf in the direc-

tion of the arrow until it engages in its hous-
ing 

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Fig. 166

.

●

Put the left and right covers in their original

position.

Use of the net partition behind the
front seat*

3

 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 167 

In the luggage compartment: pulling

out and securing the net partition.

Fig. 168 

In the luggage compartment: remov-

ing the net partition.

Pulling out and securing the net partition

●

Pull up handle 

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Fig. 167

 

2

 to remove the

net from the casing 

4

.

●

Hook in the net partition on the right side

3

 (magnified image).

●

Hook in the net partition in the left side

housing 

1

 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.

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Removing the net partition

●

Fold the rear seat backrests forward.

●

Press the left or right release catch

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Fig. 168

 in the direction of the arrow 

1

.

●

Remove the casing from the support in the

direction of the arrow 

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Fig. 168

 

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

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Fig. 168

 

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 assem-

bled partition when the vehicle is moving.

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 parti-
tion by hand.

Use of the net partition with the rear
seat backrests lowered

3

 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 169 

Assembling the net partition in the

rear seat backrests.

Fig. 170 

In the luggage compartment: net

partition hooked into the rear seat backrests.

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 

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Fig. 169

 

1

.

●

Push the casing towards the left side of the

vehicle in the direction of arrow 

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Fig. 169

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. 170

 

2

 to remove the

net from the casing 

››› 

Fig. 170

 

4

.

●

Hook in the net partition on the right side

››› 

Fig. 170

 

3

 (magnified image).

●

Hook in the net partition in the left side

housing 

››› 

Fig. 170

 

1

 pulling the rod.

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

››› 

Fig. 170

 

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 

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Fig. 170

4

 lowering it with your hand.

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Removing the net partition

●

Pull the net casing out approximately 5 cm

in the opposite direction to the arrow

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Fig. 169

 

2

.

●

Remove the casing from the rails by pulling

in the opposite direction to the arrows

››› 

Fig. 169

 

1

.

●

Lift the rear seat backrests.

WARNING

During a sudden driving or braking manoeu-
vre, or in the event of an accident, objects
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 assem-

bled partition when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

The rear seat backrests should only be lifted
again once the net partition has been disas-
sembled.

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 parti-
tion by hand.

Tailboard for transporting long items*

Fig. 171 

On the rear seat backrest: opening

the tailboard.

Fig. 172 

In the luggage compartment: open-

ing the tailboard.

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

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Fig. 171 

1

 down and forwards.

●

Open the rear lid.

●

Insert the long objects through the gap

from the luggage compartment.

●

Secure the objects with the seatbelt.

●

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 re-
lease lever down, in the direction of the ar-
row, and the cover upwards 

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Fig. 172

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Fastening rings*

Fig. 173 

In the luggage compartment: fasten-

ing rings (LEON/LEON SC model except ver-
sions with spare wheel and CNG).

Fig. 174 

In the luggage compartment: fasten-

ing rings (LEON ST model).

In the front and rear part of the luggage com-
partment there are fastening rings to secure
the luggage 

››› 

Fig. 174

.

In order to use the fastening rings, they must
be lifted beforehand

1)

.

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 passenger compart-
ment and cause serious or fatal injuries.

●

Always use belts or retaining straps that

are suitable and in a good condition.

●

Belts and retaining straps should be se-

curely fastened to the fastening rings.

●

Objects in the luggage compartment that

are unsecured could move suddenly and mod-
ify the handling of the vehicle.

●

Secure all objects, little and large.

●

Never exceed the maximum tensile load of

the fastening ring when securing objects.

●

Never secure a child seat to the fastening

rings.

Note

●

The maximum tensile load that the fasten-

ing rings can support is 3.5 kN.

●

Belts and securing systems for the appro-

priate load can be obtained from specialised
dealerships. SEAT recommends visiting a
SEAT dealership for this.

●

The fastening rings are rendered unusable

for versions with spare wheel and CNG.

1)

Valid only for the LEON ST model.

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Retaining hooks

Fig. 175 

In the luggage compartment: retain-

ing hooks (LEON/LEON SC model).

Fig. 176 

In the luggage compartment: retain-

ing hooks (LEON ST model).

At the rear of the luggage compartment, on
the left and right, there are fixed retaining
hooks 

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Fig. 176

.

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

In the front and rear part of the luggage com-
partment there are fastening rings to secure
the luggage 

››› 

Fig. 173

 and 

››› 

Fig. 174

.

WARNING

Never use the retaining hooks as fastening
rings. In case of sudden braking or an acci-
dent, the hooks could break.

CAUTION

Each hook is designed for a maximum load of
2.5 kg.

Net bag*

Fig. 177 

In the luggage compartment: net

bag hooked up at floor level (LEON ST model).

Fig. 178 

In the luggage compartment: rings

1

 and hooks 

2

 for securing the net bag

(LEON ST model).

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

The net bag can be hooked up to the luggage
compartment in different ways.

Hooking the net bag into the luggage com-
partment floor

●

As applicable, lift the front fastening rings

››› 

Fig. 177 

2

.

●

Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings

2

 

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. The bag zip should be facing up-

wards.

●

Secure the net hooks to the fastening rings

1

.

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Hook the net bag next to the load threshold

●

Secure the short net hooks to the fastening

rings 

››› 

Fig. 178 

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 

››› 

.

●

Remove the hooks and the net bag straps

from the fastening rings and from the bag
hooks.

●

Store the net bag in the luggage compart-

ment.

WARNING

To secure the elastic net bag on the fastening
rings it must be stretched out. Once hooked
up it is taut. If the net bag is hooked up or un-
hooked incorrectly the hooks could cause in-
juries.

●

Always secure the net 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 re-
leased suddenly.

●

Always hook up the net bag hooks in the

described order. If a hook is unexpectedly re-
leased the risk of injury is increased.

Luggage compartment variable floor

3

 Applies to the model: LEON/LEON SC

Fig. 179 

Luggage compartment: variable

floor

Fig. 180 

Luggage compartment: variable

floor

Variable floor in the tilted position
When the variable floor is tilted you can ac-
cess the spare wheel/anti-puncture kit area.

●

Lift the variable floor using handle

››› 

Fig. 179

 

1

, pull it back and push the

backrest of the rear seat until the movable
part of the floor is resting on it.

●

Rest the floor on its housings 

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Fig. 180

(arrows).

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Luggage compartment variable floor

3

 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 181 

Luggage compartment variable

floor: positions.

Fig. 182 

Luggage compartment variable

floor: grooves tilted.

Variable floor in the high position

●

Lift the floor using handle 

››› 

Fig. 181

 

1

and pull it back until the front of the floor has
fully passed the supports 

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 the low position

●

Lift the floor using handle 

››› 

Fig. 181

 

1

and pull it back until the front of the floor has
fully passed the supports 

2

.

●

Now match the front part with the lower

grooves of the supports and slide the floor
forwards as far as the rear seat backrest and
lower the floor at the same time with the han-
dle 

1

.

Variable floor in the tilted position
When the variable floor is tilted you can ac-
cess the spare wheel/anti-puncture kit area.

●

Lift the variable floor using handle

››› 

Fig. 181

 

1

 and pull it back until the front

of the floor has fully passed the tilted
grooves 

››› 

Fig. 182

 

3

.

●

Run the floor through these grooves with

the help of handle 

1

 as the rear seat back-

rest and until the floor is resting in the
grooves.

WARNING

During a sudden driving or braking manoeu-
vre, or in the event of an accident, objects
could be flung though the interior and cause
serious or fatal injuries.

●

Always secure objects, even when the lug-

gage compartment floor is properly lifted.

●

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 lug-
gage 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 compart-
ment floor.

CAUTION

●

The maximum weight that can be loaded on

the luggage compartment variable floor in
the top position is 150 kg.

●

Do not let the luggage compartment floor

fall when closing it. Always carefully guide it
downwards in a controlled manner. Other-
wise, the lining and the floor of the luggage
compartment could be damaged.

Note

SEAT recommends the use of straps to secure
objects to retaining rings.

Roof carrier

Introduction

The vehicle roof has been designed to opti-
mise aerodynamics. For this reason, cross

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bars or conventional roof carrier systems can-
not 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 carri-
er 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

When heavy or bulky loads are transported
on the roof carrier system, car driving per-
formance is affected, as the centre of gravity
shifts and there is greater wind resistance.

●

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 neg-

ative effect on aerodynamics, the centre of
gravity and driving performance.

●

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.

CAUTION

●

Remove the cross bars and the roof carrier

system before entering a car wash.

●

Vehicle height is increased by the installa-

tion of cross bars or a roof carrier system and
the load secured on them. For this purpose,
check that your vehicle's height does not sur-
pass the headspace limit, for example, for un-
derpasses or for entering garage doors.

●

Cross bars, a roof carrier system and the

load secured on them should not interfere
with the roof aerial or hamper the path of the
panoramic sun roof 

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 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.

Attach the cross bars of the roof carri-
er system

Fig. 183 

Leon/Leon SC: attachment points for

the roof railings for the roof carrier system.

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Fig. 184 

Leon ST: attachment points for the

roof railings for the roof carrier system.

The crossbars are the basis of a series of spe-
cial roof carrier systems. For safety reasons,
special fixtures must be used to safely trans-
port 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 car-
rier system properly. Always take the assem-
bly instructions that come with the crossbars
and the roof carrier system in question into
account.

LEON model
The front and rear attachment points 

1

 and

2

 are only visible when the doors are open

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Fig. 183

 

A.

Leon SC model
The front and rear attachment points 

1

 are

only visible when the doors are open. The

rear attachment points 

3

 are marked on the

top edge of the glass with arrow heads

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Fig. 183

 

B.

LEON ST model
The crossbars are assembled on the roof rail-
ings. The attachment points can be seen on
bottom of the roof railing 

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Fig. 184

.

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 in-

structions into account.

●

Use only crossbars and the roof carrier sys-

tem when they are in perfect condition and
are properly secured.

●

Secure the crossbars and the roof carrier

system properly.

●

Check threaded joints and attachments

travelling and if necessary tighten them after
you have travelled a short distance. When
making long trips, check the threaded joints
whenever you stop for a rest.

●

Always fit the special roof carrier systems

correctly for wheels, skis and surfboards, etc.

●

Do not modify or repair the crossbars or

roof carrier system.

Note

Always read the assembly instructions that
come with the crossbars and the roof carrier
system carefully and keep them in the vehi-
cle.

Loading the roof carrier system

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

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.

Maximum authorised roof load
The maximum permissible roof load is 

75 kg.

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

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.

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.

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Distributing a load
Distribute loads uniformly and secure them
correctly 

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.

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

Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load
can result in accidents and considerable vehi-
cle damage.

●

Never exceed the maximum authorised

load on the roof and on the axles or the vehi-
cle'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 possi-

ble 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 acci-
dents and injuries.

●

Always use belts or retaining straps that

are suitable and in a good condition.

●

Secure the load properly.

Air conditioning

Heating, ventilation and cool-
ing

Introduction

Read the additional information carefully

››› 

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Viewing Climatronic information
On the screen of Climatronic control unit and
on the screen of the factory-fitted Easy Con-
nect system, the theoretical values of the
temperature zones are shown.

The unit of temperature measurement can be
changed in the Easy Connect system.

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 vehicle in-
terior.

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
pollution, the filter must be changed more
frequently than stated in the Service Sched-
ule.

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 fogged,
so as to maintain good visibility of everything
outside.

●

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. Only drive when
you have good visibility.

●

Always ensure that you use the heating

system, fresh air system, air conditioner and
the heated rear window to maintain good visi-
bility to the outside.

●

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 re-
duce driver concentration possibly resulting
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.

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CAUTION

●

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 rec-
ommends visiting a SEAT Official Service.

Note

●

When the cooling system is turned off, air

coming from the outside will not be dried. To
prevent fogging of the windows, SEAT recom-
mends leaving the cooling system (compres-
sor) turned on. To do this, press the button



. The button lamp 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 en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over.

Adjust using the Easy Connect sys-
tem*

3

 Applies to vehicles with a Media System

Touch/Colour.

In the Easy Connect system it is also possible
to perform various adjustments to the Clima-
tronic.

Open the 

air conditioner

 menu

●

Press the 



 button of the Climatronic

controls.

●

OR: press the 

MENU

 button in Easy Con-

nect. With the rotating switch select the 

air

conditioner

 menu and open it.

On the touch screen you can see and change
the current settings, for example, the temper-
ature set for the driver and passenger sides,
the air distribution and the fan speed. With
button 



 the driver and passenger side

temperatures are synchronised 

››› 

Book-

let Media System Touch/Colour, chapter Air
conditioning

.

To switch a function on or off, or to select a
submenu, you must press the corresponding
function button.

For more information about functions

››› 

page 110

.

Func-

tion

button

Function

OFF

Switch off and switch on the Climatronic.

SETUP

The air conditioning settings submenu is
opened. It is possible to make the following
adjustments:
Function button 

Air conditioning profile

: to ad-

just the level of the fan in AUTO mode. You
can choose between low, medium and
high.
Function button 

Automatic air recirculation

 to

switch on and off automatic air recircula-
tion 

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.

BACK 



 function button to close the sub-

menu.

Adjust using the Easy Connect sys-
tem*

3

 Applies to vehicles with a Media System Plus/Navi

System.

In the Easy Connect system it is also possible
to perform various adjustments to the Clima-
tronic.

Open the 

air conditioner

 menu

●

Press the 



 button of the Climatronic

controls.

On the top of the screen you can see and
change the current settings, such as, for ex-
ample, the temperature set for the driver side

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and for that of passenger. Temperatures up
to +22 °C (+72 °F) are shown with blue ar-
rows, and temperatures over +22 °C (+72 °F)
with red arrows.

To switch a function on or off, or to select a
submenu, you must press the corresponding
function button.

Function

button

Function

Air condi-

tioning pro-

file

Adjust the fan level in AUTO mode. You
can choose between low, medium and
high.

OFF

Climatronic is switched off.

ON

Climatronic is switched on.

SETUP

The air conditioning settings submenu
is opened. It is possible to make the fol-
lowing adjustments:
Function button 

Air conditioning profile

: to

adjust the level of the fan in AUTO
mode. You can choose between low, me-
dium and high.
Function button 

Automatic air recirculation

to switch on and off automatic air recir-
culation 

››› 

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BACK 



 function button to close the

submenu.

Function

button

Function

Automatic

supplemen-
tary heating

Activate/deactivate the automatic acti-
vation of the supplementary heating for
colder countries (only for engines with
supplementary heating). With the option
deactivated, depending on the outside
temperature the heating may need more
time than normal to reach a comfortable
temperature.

Air conditioning user instructions

The interior cooling system only works when
the engine is running and fan is switched on.

The air conditioner operates most effectively
with the windows and the panoramic sliding
sunroof closed. However, if the vehicle has
heated up after standing in the sun for some
time, the air inside can be cooled more quick-
ly by opening the windows and the panoram-
ic sliding sunroof briefly.

Climatronic: change the temperature unit on
the screen of the radio or on the factory-fit-
ted navigation system
Changing the temperature display from Cel-
sius to Fahrenheit on radio or on the factory-
fitted navigation system is done using the
menu on the instrument panel

››› 

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The cooling system cannot be activated
If the air conditioning system cannot be
switched on, this may be caused by the fol-
lowing:

●

The engine is not running.

●

The fan is switched off.

●

The air conditioner fuse has blown.

●

The outside temperature is lower than ap-

proximately +3°C (+38°F).

●

The air conditioner compressor has been

temporarily switched off because the engine
coolant temperature is too high.

●

Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air

conditioner checked by a specialised work-
shop.

Special Characteristics
If the humidity and temperature outside the
vehicle are high, 

condensation can drip off

the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak!

Note

After starting the engine, any residual humid-
ity in the air conditioner could mist over the
windscreen. Switch on the defrost function as
soon as possible to clear the windscreen of
condensation.

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Air outlets

Fig. 185 

On the dash panel: air vents

Air vents
To ensure proper heating, cooling and venti-
lation in the vehicle interior, air vents

››› 

Fig. 185

 

1

 should remain open.

●

Turn the corresponding thumbwheel (de-

tail) in the required direction to open and
close the air vents. When the thumbwheel is
in the  position, the corresponding air vent
is closed.

●

Change the air direction using the ventila-

tion grille lever.

There are other additional, non-adjustable air
vents in the dash panel 

2

, in the footwell

and in the rear area of the interior.

Note

Food, medicine and other heat or cold sensi-
tive objects should never be placed in front of
the air outlets as they may be damaged or
made unsuitable for use by the air coming
from the air vents.

Air recirculation mode

Basic points

Air recirculation:



Manual recirculation

Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient
air from entering the interior.

When the outside temperature is very high,
selecting manual air recirculation mode for a
short period refreshes the vehicle interior
more quickly.

For safety reasons, air recirculation mode is
switched off when the button  is press-
ed or the air distributor turned to .

Switching the manual air recirculation mode
on and off 
To switch system on: press the  button un-
til the warning lamp lights up.

To switch system off: press the  button un-
til the warning lamp goes off.

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