Seat Leon (2023 year). Manual in english

High-voltage battery

Charging the high-voltage battery

Check that the driving mode is deactivated and
that the charging cable and infrastructure are
in perfect condition.

Types of charging

The following charging types are possible for
the vehicle:

●

Charging with alternating current (AC) at

a public or home charging station (Mode 3
charging)

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Charges at high power. The maximum achieva-
ble charging power depends on the charging
station and charging cable that is used and the
performance of the vehicle's charger.

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Charging with alternating current (AC)

at a household socket (Mode 2 charging)

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The electrical installation of the house must
have been checked and be in perfect working
order

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. You must plan for a longer charg-

ing time, e.g. overnight.

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Charging with direct current (DC) at a fast

charging station (Mode 4 charging):

Direct current charging

is not compatible

with

this vehicle.

Protection against current leakage

The vehicle is fitted with a direct current (DC)
leakage protection device. This prevents any
current leakage that may occur during charg-
ing from reaching the house's electrically in-
stallation through the charging cable.

WARNING

If the battery is charged in an inappropri-
ate manner, if no consideration is given to
the appropriate safety measures or the high-
voltage battery is used in an inadequate
manner, this could lead to short circuits,
electrical shocks, explosions, fires, burns and
serious injuries, even death.

●

Always respect the stipulated order of the

operations to avoid the risk of suffering an
electric shock or serious injuries due to the
residual energy in the charging accumulator.

●

Please observe the safety and handling

instructions of the charging cable supplied
with the vehicle

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When charging, only use power sockets

that are appropriately fitted, have been
checked and are not damaged, as well as
electrical installations that are in perfect
working order. Duly qualified technicians
should check the power sockets and the
electrical installation on a regular basis.

●

Never charge the vehicle in places where

there is a danger of explosion. The com-
ponents of the charging cable can cause
sparks and, therefore, may ignite flammable
fumes or explosives.

●

Always protect the connectors from mois-

ture and from water and other fluids getting
inside directly.

●

For safety reasons, never perform other

works on the vehicle while charging.

●

Always complete the charging process be-

fore unplugging the connector from the elec-
trical network. Otherwise the charging cable
and the electrical installation may also be
damaged.

Note

●

To charge the high-voltage battery using

alternating current (AC), SEAT recommends
using a home charging station or another
type of charging station and charging with
maximum charging power. These charging
options are more efficient than using a do-
mestic power socket.

●

Please note the technical data on your ve-

hicle's charging power. For more information,
please contact a SEAT dealer.

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The high-voltage battery can only be

charged at charging stations that meet the
requirements of the country in questions and
at least one of the following standards:

–

IEC 61851 and IEC 62196 (Europe)

●

In the event of very low or very high tem-

peratures, it may only be possible to charge
the high-voltage battery in a limited manner.

Identification of compatible charg-
ing infrastructure

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

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Fig. 57

Identification of alternating current

(AC) and type 2 connector.

Fig. 58

Identification of direct current (DC)

and the vehicle's CCS connector

Compatibility between vehicles and charg-
ing infrastructure

The following indicators according to the
EN 17186 standard provide information about
whether the infrastructure's charging connec-
tors are suitable for the vehicle

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Indicators

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Fig. 57

In the vehicle
At the charging station

Indicators

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Fig. 58

Voltage up to 500 volts
Voltage of up to 1000 volts.

The indicators are located on the vehicle's
charging socket, on components of the lo-
cal charging infrastructure (charging station,
socket) and on the charging cable. The indica-
tors refer to charging connection standards ac-
cording to IEC 62196.

WARNING

Charging the vehicle at unverified electrical
installations can cause serious injury and
damage.

●

If there is no indicator or if the charging in-

frastructure is unknown, an electrical instal-
lation expert should be consulted first.

Charging with alternating current
(AC)

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Fig. 59

Behind the battery charging cover on

the front left-hand side: Charging socket

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Fig. 59

Charging process display
Charging socket

The battery charger installed in the vehicle
converts alternating current from the public
supply into direct current.

AC charging station or socket cable

: The vehi-

cle’s high-voltage battery can be charged us-
ing alternating current (AC) through the corre-
sponding charging socket

Connecting the charging cable

●

Firstly, connect the charging cable to the

socket, or public or home charging station.
Next, fully unwind it.

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Charging cable for domestic power sock-

ets

: The protection device performs a self-test

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With the vehicle unlocked, the battery charg-

ing cover opens when it is pressed

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Fig. 59

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Plug the charging connector into the charg-

ing socket. Check that the charging connector
is fully plugged in.
The connector locks automatically.
The LED (charging process display) on the
charging socket lights up

. The indicator

lamp lights up on the instrument cluster dis-
play.
You can set the charging as required in the info-
tainment system

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Automatic start of the charging process

If programmed charging is not activated, the
charging process starts immediately. The exter-
nal charging infrastructure must be active.
Most public charging stations require authenti-
cation to start the process. It is important to ver-
ify that the authentication has been performed
correctly, otherwise it could cause a system
malfunction.

During the charging

The indicator lamp flashes green on the in-
strument cluster.
The charging process indicator on the charging
socket flashes green

. The charging connec-

tor is locked.
If the charging process indicator lights up red,
there is a fault

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Interrupt the charging process

The charging process can be interrupted:

●

Unlock the vehicle.

●

Press the function button to end the charging

process. The charging process display on the
charging socket lights up in white

●

Unlock the vehicle to unlock the charging

connector.
To restart the charging process just press the
function button to start the charging process.

After charging

When the high-voltage battery is fully charged,
the charging process display on the charging
socket lights up green.

●

Unlock the vehicle.

●

Unplug the charging connector from the

charging socket within 30 seconds.

●

Disconnect the charging cable from the

power supply and replace the protective cap.

●

Close the charging cover and make sure you

hear it click into place.

First charge and charging after a long time

If the high-voltage battery is new or has
not been charged for a long time, the maxi-
mum charge level of the battery can only be
reached after several charging processes. This
is for technical reasons and is not a vehicle
malfunction.

If the vehicle is not used for a long period of
time, the high-voltage battery must be charged
at least once every four months.

Note

If you leave the charging cable connected
after charging, the vehicle's electrical con-
sumers will not drain the high-voltage bat-
tery.

Charging process display

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Fig. 60

Behind the battery charging socket

cover: charging process indicator.

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Fig. 61

On the inside face of the cover

of the battery charging socket: sticker with
information on the charging process display.

An LED light on the charging socket

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Fig. 60

(arrow) shows the status of the charging proc-
ess.
A sticker on the battery charging cover pro-
vides information on the meaning of the LEDs

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Fig. 61

Charging process displays:

Green LED

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Fig. 61

Always on:

Charge completed success-

fully.

Flashing:

The high-voltage battery is

charging.

Short flashes:

Programmed charging is ac-

tive. The charging process has not yet star-
ted.

Yellow LED

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Fig. 61

Flashing:

The parking lock

has not been

enabled.

Always on:

No electrical network has been

detected. Arrange an inspection of the
power supply and network. Seek professio-
nal assistance.

Red LED

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Fig. 61

Flashing:

Error in the charging system.

The charging process cannot start or has
paused.

Always on:

The charging connector has

not been locked. Unplug the charging con-
nector and plug it back in to the charging
socket, making sure it is properly inserted.
If the problem persists, check the compati-
bility of the cable or ask a professional for
help.

Charging socket lighting

In the dark, the charging socket's side lighting
(white LED) can facilitate orientation in the vehi-
cle:

●

The vehicle has been unlocked.

●

: The charging connector has been un-

plugged from the charging socket.

Off

●

After unlocking or locking the vehicle, the

lighting switches off automatically after a while.

Troubleshooting

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Fault in the high voltage system

The warning lamp lights up red. A message is
displayed in this regard.
There is a fault in the high voltage system. The
high voltage components may be damaged

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It is not possible to charge the high-voltage
battery.

●

The vehicle must be parked in a safe

place

. Park the vehicle outdoors as soon as it is

possible and safe to do so.

●

Switch off the drive system.

●

Seek professional assistance.

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Drive: Fault! Park the vehicle in a safe

place

If this message is displayed on the instrument
cluster and you also detect a burning or gassy
smell or smoke, please note and follow the
steps below:

●

Stop driving!

Stop the vehicle immedi-

ately, taking into account the traffic situation.

●

Choose a safe place outdoors, away from

buildings or vehicles, canopies, covered car
parks or similar places.

●

Switch the ignition off.

●

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure it is im-

mobilised (parking brake, parking lock

●

Leave the ignition key on the dash panel or in

a visible place.

●

Make sure that no people or animals remain

inside the vehicle.

●

Notify the emergency services.

WARNING

If there is a risk of fire in the high-voltage bat-
tery cells, toxic gases may be generated or
high-voltage components may be live. There
is a risk of severe burns, serious injury or fatal
electric shock.

and

Danger of fire!

The warning lamp lights up red and is dis-
played along with with a text message on the
instrument cluster accompanied by a continu-
ous audible warning.
The high voltage battery temperature is too
high .
If this message is displayed on the instrument
cluster, please note

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and follow the steps

below:

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Stop driving!

Stop the vehicle immedi-

ately, taking into account the traffic situation.

●

Choose a safe place outdoors, away from

buildings or vehicles, canopies, covered car
parks or similar places.

●

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure it is im-

mobilised (parking brake, parking lock

●

Switch off the ignition and leave the ignition

key on the dash panel or in a visible place.

●

Exit the vehicle and make sure that there are

no other people or animals left inside.

●

Make sure that you leave the danger zone

together with all other occupants of the vehicle
and that everyone remains in an area that is
protected from traffic (e.g. behind the guard
rail).

●

Notify the emergency services.

If the message is hidden, the warning lamp re-
mains visible

The audible warning can only be turned off by
a qualified workshop. SEAT recommends that
you visit an official dealer.

WARNING

If there is a risk of fire in the high-voltage
battery, toxic gases may escape or compo-
nents may be released from the high voltage
battery. There is a risk of serious injury, burns
or lethal electric shocks.

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Park the vehicle safely as soon as possible

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Behaviour in the event of an

accident or fire

●

Get out of the vehicle and keep a safe dis-

tance away from it.

●

Call the fire department immediately.

The charging process is not possible or has
been paused

The charging process indicator located next to
the charging socket lights up red.
Before visiting a specialist workshop, you can
try the following solutions:

●

Plug the charging cable back in.

●

Check that the charging settings are as de-

sired: “immediate” or “programmed”.

●

Check that the charging connector is plug-

ged in correctly.

●

Check if a fault is displayed on the charging

station or, depending on the equipment, on the
charging cable protection device.

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If the fault cannot be rectified, contact a spe-
cialist workshop immediately.

WARNING

High-voltage components, including the bat-
tery and high-voltage cables, may be live
and damaged. The high voltage system volt-
age is dangerous and can cause burns, other
injuries and fatal electric shocks.

●

Do not touch the high voltage components!

Emergency release of the charging
connector

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Fig. 62

Between the left wing panel and

the engine bonnet hinge: Charging connector
manual release mechanism puller.

Unlocking the charging connector

Prerequisites:

●

The charging connector is plugged in cor-

rectly.

●

The vehicle is unlocked.

●

The charging process has ended or has

paused

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The manual release mechanism must be used if
these prerequisites are met and it is still impos-
sible to unplug the charging connector

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Manual release of the charging connector

The puller for the manual release mechanism
is on the left hand side of the engine compart-
ment, above the charging socket

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Fig. 62

●

Disconnect the power supply at the charging

station or electrical socket.

●

Open the bonnet and make sure it is held in

place with the prop.

●

Pull the puller

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Fig. 62

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Immediately unplug the charging connector.

WARNING

If the charging connector unexpectedly re-
mains locked, the fault may be caused by the
vehicle or charging station.

The manual emergency release can make
live contacts accessible. In this case, touch-
ing the contacts of the charging socket may
result in burns, other injuries or a fatal elec-
tric shock.

●

Never touch the contacts of the charging

socket or the charging connector.

Note

The manual release mechanism of the
charging connector should only be used in
the event of a failure.

Charging settings in the in-
fotainment system

Battery Manager Menu

✓

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

The

Battery Manager

allows you to set or

select departure times for the programmed
charging of the high-voltage battery and for
the vehicle’s electric heating and air condition-
ing.

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Charging settings in the infotainment system

Open the

Battery Manager

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

Switch on the infotainment system.

●

Select

Battery Manager

from the main

menu.
It is possible to change the settings for immedi-
ate charging (the next charging process).

●

Reduce the charging current, e.g. when other

major consumers are operating on a single line
of the electrical installation at the same time.
Charging power is reduced and charging time
is extended.

●

Set the desired temperature for the inde-

pendent air conditioning

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Departure time settings

Programmed charging (departure times) can
be set

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Specify the amount of time for which you

want the high-voltage battery to charge and
the air conditioning to be switched on inside the
vehicle.

Extended independent air conditioning
menu

●

Set the desired temperature for the inde-

pendent air conditioning

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Warm the seats and windscreen for depar-

ture:

select the seats in the Infotainment system

or switch on windscreen heating. The active
functions will be switched on during stationary

air conditioning (either due to an immediate
start or departure scheduling) if considered
necessary by the air conditioning (cold condi-
tions).
The air conditioning works both when the vehi-
cle is connected to the grid and disconnected.
If you want to use the high-voltage battery as
the power supply, change the setting in the

Settings

menu.

Charging settings

It is possible to configure the general settings
for the charging process.

●

Lower battery charge limit (minimum desired

charge level of the high voltage battery):

a min-

imum range can be ensured with this function.
The vehicle charges directly once it has been
connected to a charging station or electrical
socket. The function is available if a departure
time has been activated

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●

Air conditioning using the high-voltage bat-

tery:

If the vehicle is not plugged in to an

external network and this option is enabled,
the electric range of the vehicle can be signif-
icantly reduced!

Departure time settings

✓

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

With programmed charging, the battery charge
can be programmed and delayed so that the
desired battery level is reached at a certain
time when the vehicle is connected to the
charging socket.

Viewing the departure times

●

Select

Battery Manager

from the Infotain-

ment main menu.

●

Select to open the overview of departure

times.

Departure time settings

To set the desired departure time, touch the
corresponding function button or check the box

●

Departure time:

Time, day of the week or set

a single or weekly departure time.

●

Air conditioning:

the vehicle interior is heated

or cooled by the departure time

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Trough or night-time tariff:

a preferred pe-

riod of time for charging can be set.

Activating the departure time

Activate the departure time by checking the
box in the departure times overview.

Displays:

Charging activated at a departure time.

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Air conditioning switched on at a depar-
ture time.

The departure time is used regularly.

Charging cable

Introduction

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

The type of charging cable supplied with the
vehicle depends on the delivery volume and
the specific technical specifications of each
country, e.g. charging connector connections
for power sockets.
SEAT recommends

exclusively

using the sup-

plied charging cable.

Notes on the charging cable

●

Handle with care.

●

Unroll and roll fully.

●

Do not twist or bend it over sharp edges.

●

Do not crush it or drive the vehicle over it.

●

Always unplug it by pulling on the connector.

●

Children should not use the charging cable.

●

Keep animals away from the charging cable.

●

After use, store it safely and without twisting it.

Notes on charging connectors and the
charging cable protection device

●

Do not touch the charging connector’s con-

tacts.

●

Protect from strong sunlight (outside temper-

atures no higher than 50°C or 122°F).

●

Do not drop them.

●

Protect from immersion in fluids such as rain

water.

●

Fit the protective caps after each use.

Cleaning the charging cable

Clean the surface of the charging cable with a
dry or slightly damp cloth

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WARNING

Items that are not secured, or incorrectly se-
cured can cause serious injury during sudden
manoeuvres or braking, or in the event of an
accident.

●

Store the charging cable securely in the

luggage compartment.

●

Use the organizer/protective cover provi-

ded with the cable for this purpose.

WARNING

Using a charging cable that has been dam-
aged or tampered with can cause serious in-
jury and fatal electric shocks.

●

Before each use check that the connectors

and the charging cable are undamaged, e.g.
check for cracks.

●

Never disassemble the charging cable or

its components.

●

Never use a charging cable that is dam-

aged or has been tampered with.

●

If the charging cable does not work prop-

erly, get a SEAT dealer to check it.

WARNING

The charging cable for electrical sockets
must always be connected directly to an
electrical socket. Failure to do so could re-
sult in fire damage and damage to the charg-
ing cable or home electrical installation.

●

Never connect the charging cable to an

extension lead, cable reel, power strip or
adapter or timer.

WARNING

The high voltage system voltage is danger-
ous and can cause burns, other injuries and
fatal electric shocks.

●

Only clean the charging cable when it is

unplugged.

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Charging cable

NOTICE

Seek information regarding the appropriate
charging cable and the maximum permitted
charging current before travelling abroad. If
possible, use the charging cable supplied in
the country in question.

NOTICE

The charging cable, as portable electrical
equipment, may have to be checked periodi-
cally. This requires a test adapter.

NOTICE

The charging cable can be damaged if not
cleaned properly.

●

Only water should be used for this pur-

pose, and never additional cleaning prod-
ucts.

●

Water should be prevented from getting

into the contacts.

For the sake of the environment

Charging cables must be disposed of in an
environmentally friendly way and should not
be thrown in the household waste.

Note

The maximum charging capacity of the
safety circuit that is used must be observed.
If the charging cable is planned into an elec-
trical socket on the same circuit as other
consumers, the circuit's fuses may trip.

Charging cable for alternating cur-
rent (AC) charging stations

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Fig. 63

Charging cable for alternating current

(AC) charging stations.

The maximum charging current is 16 or 32
amps, depending on the vehicle’s features and
the charging cable that is supplied

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WARNING

Charging the high-voltage battery with an
inappropriate charging cable could cause
short circuits, serious injuries and fatal elec-
trical shocks.

WARNING

The charging cable should not be used as an
extension lead. The charging process could
be affected.

NOTICE

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and
indications when using the charging station.

Note

Charging with a charging cable for 16 A is
not possible at some charging stations that
support 32 A. This depends on the charging
station’s equipment.

●

Before charging the vehicle, find out about

the available charging technology.

Charging cable for power sockets

Valid for: hybrid vehicles

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Fig. 64

Charging cable for electrical sockets

Fig. 65

On the charging cable for power

sockets: Indicator lamps on the protection
device.

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Fig. 65

Indicator lamp of the connector and the
power supply.
Control lamp of the protection device
Control lamp of the vehicle
Failure warning lamp

Charging cable information

Before using the charging cable, also follow the
instructions displayed on it and on the rear of
the protective device.

Protection device

The electronic protection device

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Fig. 65

en-

sures that the charging connector does not re-
ceive current until it is plugged in to the vehi-
cle's charging connector.

Self-check

When the charging cable is plugged into
the electrical socket, the protective device au-
tomatically performs a self-test. During this
check, all warning and indicator lamps turn on
briefly and go out one after the other. Upon
completion, the operational status at that time
is displayed.

Operating displays

One or more control lamps

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Fig. 65

light up green.

Display

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Fig. 65

Meaning

ignition

The charging cable is
plugged into the mains

on,

flashes slowly

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The high-voltage battery
is charging.

Display

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Fig. 65

Meaning

and

The charging process is
complete. The high-volt-
age battery has charged.

Set the charging current

The charging cable limits the charging current
according to the available power supply.
If the local mains supply does not allow charg-
ing at the maximum charging current, the
charging current can be reduced, depending
on the charging setting features in the infotain-
ment system

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Temperature control

The charging cable temperature control
switches on when the charging cable over-
heats, such as when it has been stored in a lug-
gage compartment exposed to high tempera-
tures or strong sunlight.

Display

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Fig. 65

Meaning

flashing

The housing connector
has overheated.

flashing

The protection device has
overheated.

If the charging process continues with a lower
current, both the operating indicator and the
warning lamp

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Fig. 65

flash red.

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Charging cable

●

Unplug the charging cable from the mains

and wait for it to cool down.

●

If it disconnects again, or the charging cur-

rent reduces and the cause does not seem to
be exposure to an external heat source, make
sure that the green control lamp is flashing

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Fig. 65

. To check the charging cable, please

visit a SEAT dealer. Get an establishment that
specialises in electrical installations to check
the infrastructure connection.

Fault display

If the red warning light

flashes or turns on

without one of the indicator lamps

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Fig. 65

also turning on continuously on the

status indicator, there is a fault.

Display

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Fig. 65

Meaning

flashing,

on or

flashing

Failure in the power sup-
ply.

flashing,

on or

flashing

Failure in the protection
device.

flashing,

on or

flashing

Failure in the vehicle.

The charging process pauses or is cancelled.

●

Check the instructions located on the back of

the protective devices.

●

Seek professional assistance if the fault per-

sists.

Note

If there is any other mains connection dur-
ing the charging process, or if the vehicle is
right next to the high voltage cables, charg-
ing from an electrical socket is not possible
in some cases. Additional mains connections:

●

Connecting a 12 volt battery charger.

●

Contact with a work tool connect to the

mains, such as a vehicle lift.

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Opening and closing

Opening and closing

Set of vehicle keys

Vehicle key

Fig. 66

Vehicle key

Fig. 67

Centre console: vehicle key housing.

Unlock the vehicle
Lock the vehicle

Unlock only the rear lid.
Press the button until all the turn signals on
the vehicle flash briefly.
You have 2 minutes to open the rear lid.
Once this time has passed, it will lock
again. In addition, the lamp on the key
flashes.
Control lamp
Alarm button. Only press in the event of
an emergency! When the alarm button is
pressed, the vehicle's sounds and the turn
signals light up for a short time. Press again
to disconnect.

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked from a
distance using the vehicle key

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The vehicle key includes an emitter and bat-
tery. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle.
The range of the vehicle key with remote con-
trol and new battery is several metres around
the vehicle.
If it is not possible to open or close the vehicle
using the remote control key, this should be
re-synchronised

or the battery

Different keys belonging to the vehicle may be
used.

Control lamp on the vehicle key

When a button is pressed briefly on the vehicle
key, the control lamp

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Fig. 66

flashes

once briefly, but if pressed for a long period of
time, it will flash several times, for example, in
the convenience opening.
If the vehicle key control lamp does not light up
when the button is pressed, replace the key's
battery

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Key socket

Depending on the version, there is a housing
for the key close to the start button

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Fig. 67

Warning!

Do not confuse with the location for

the emergency start

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Spare key

To obtain a spare key and other vehicle keys,
the vehicle chassis number is required.
Each new key contains a microchip which must
be coded with the data from the vehicle elec-
tronic immobiliser. A vehicle key will not work if
it does not contain a microchip or the microchip
has not been encoded. This is also true for keys
which are specially cut for the vehicle.
The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be
obtained from a SEAT Official Service, a spe-
cialised workshop or an approved key service
qualified to create this kind of key.
New keys or spare keys must be synchronised
before use

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Set of vehicle keys

WARNING

●

Never leave children or disabled persons in

the vehicle. In case of emergency, they may
not be able to leave the vehicle or manage
on their own.

●

An uncontrolled use of the key by third

parties could activate a piece of electrical
equipment (e.g. electric windows), with the
resulting accident hazard. The doors can be
locked using the remote control key. This
could become an obstacle for assistance in
an emergency situation.

●

Never forget the keys inside the vehicle. An

unauthorised use of your vehicle could result
in injury, damage or theft. Therefore always
take the key with you when you leave the
vehicle.

NOTICE

All of the vehicle keys contain electronic
components. Protect them from damage, im-
pacts and humidity.

Note

●

Only use the key button when you require

the corresponding function. Pushing the but-
ton unnecessarily could accidentally unlock
the vehicle or trigger the alarm. It is also pos-
sible even when you are outside the radius of
action.

●

Key operation can be greatly influenced by

overlapping radio signals close to the vehicle
working in the same range of frequencies,
for example, radio transmitters or mobile tel-
ephones.

●

Obstacles between the remote control

and the vehicle, bad weather conditions and
discharged batteries can considerably re-
duce the range of the remote control.

●

If the buttons of the vehicle key are

pressed or one of the central locking but-
tons

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is pressed repeatedly in

short succession, the central locking briefly
disconnects as protection against overload-
ing. The vehicle is then unlocked. Lock it if
necessary.

●

Spare remote control keys are available at

your Technical Service, where they must be
matched to the locking system.

Pull out the key blade

Fig. 68

Vehicle key: remove the key shaft.

The central locking remote control has the
key blade inside it for use in case of emer-
gency locking/unlocking of the driver's door

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●

Press the

›››

Fig. 68

button to release the

ring from the key fob and remove the key blade

. Pressing lightly on the ring leaves it fixed as

a key fob.

●

Press the

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Fig. 68

button to unlock.

Press and hold button

and at the same

time pull on the ring in the direction of arrow

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Fig. 68

to completely remove the key

shaft.

Changing the battery

Fig. 69

Vehicle key: open the battery

compartment cover.

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Fig. 70

Vehicle key: removing the battery.

SEAT recommends you ask a specialised work-
shop to replace the battery.
The battery is located to the rear of the vehicle
key, under a cover.

Changing the battery

●

Remove the key blade from the vehicle key

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●

Insert the key blade into the slot

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Fig. 69

press it in the direction of arrow

and detach

the cover by levering it

●

Remove the battery from the compartment

with a suitable fine object

›››

Fig. 70

●

Insert the new battery and press it into the

battery compartment

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●

Place the cover and press it into the vehicle

key housing until it clicks into place.

WARNING

Swallowing a battery with a 20 mm diameter
or any other button battery can cause seri-
ous and even fatal injuries within a very short
time.

●

Keep the vehicle key and key fobs with bat-

teries out of reach of children.

●

If you suspect that someone may have

swallowed a battery, seek immediate medi-
cal attention.

NOTICE

●

If the battery is not changed correctly, the

vehicle key may be damaged.

●

Use of unsuitable batteries may damage

the vehicle key. For this reason, always re-
place the dead battery with another of the
same voltage, size and specifications.

●

When fitting the battery, check that the po-

larity is correct.

For the sake of the environment

Please dispose of your used batteries cor-
rectly and with respect for the environment.

Synchronize the vehicle key

If the button is pressed frequently outside of
the vehicle range, it is possible that the vehicle
can no longer be locked or unlocked using the
key. In this case, the key must be resynchron-
ised as described below:

●

Stand next to the vehicle.

●

Briefly press the button on the vehicle key

twice.

●

Remove the emergency key

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●

Press the button on the key.

●

Unlock the vehicle with the emergency key.

●

Open the driver’s door. If the vehicle is fitted

with an anti-theft alarm, it will trigger immedi-
ately

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●

Switch the ignition on.

Please note

: to turn on

the ignition, place the vehicle key at the bottom
of the central armrest box, as close as possible
to the Kessy logo .
This completes the synchronization.

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Keyless Access system

Keyless Access system

Locking and unlocking with the Key-
less Access system

Fig. 71

Keyless Access: proximity zones.

Fig. 72

Driver door lever: sensor surfaces.

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Fig. 72

Unlocking sensor surface on the inside of
the door handle.

Locking sensor surface on the outside of
the door handle.

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle may
have the Keyless Access system. This is a key-
less locking and starting system that can un-
lock and lock the vehicle without actively using
its key. For this, it is only necessary that there
is a valid vehicle key in the detection area cor-
responding to the attempted access to the ve-
hicle.

Configuring the Keyless Access system

The behaviour of the Keyless Access system
can be adjusted in the

Vehicle settings

of the Infotainment system

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If the Keyless Access function is disabled, its
operation is limited.

Unlock the vehicle

●

Touch the sensor surface on the inside of the

handle

. All turn signals flash

twice

If selective opening is fitted, touching the sen-
sor's surface twice unlocks the entire vehicle.
If the vehicle is not unlocked for an extended
period, the function is deactivated. The function
will reactivate the next time that the vehicle is
unlocked with the remote control.

Lock the vehicle

●

Park the vehicle.

●

Touch the sensor surface

›››

Fig. 72

on the

outside of the door handle. All turn signals flash
once.
To check that the vehicle is properly locked,
the unlocking function is deactivated for a few
seconds.

Unlocking the rear lid

When the vehicle is locked, the rear lid auto-
matically unlocks when it is opened if there is
a vehicle key in its proximity zone. The rear lid
locks again after closing.

Temporarily deactivating the Keyless Ac-
cess system

The “Keyless Access” system’s unlocking func-
tion can be temporarily deactivated:

●

Move the gear lever to position

since other-

wise the vehicle cannot be locked.

●

Lock the vehicle using the button on the

vehicle key.

●

Within 5 seconds, touch the sensor on the

outside of the door handle

›››

Fig. 72

once.

Do not grip the handle while doing so. This tem-
porarily deactivates the Keyless Access system.

●

Check that it is deactivated by pulling the

door handle after at least 10 seconds. It should
not be possible to open the door.

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The next time, the vehicle can only be unlocked
electronically with the vehicle key. After being
unlocked the next time, the Keyless Access sys-
tem will be activated again

›››

Permanently disabling the Keyless Access
system

The Keyless Access system can also be perma-
nently deactivated in the infotainment system

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Convenience functions

To close all the electric windows and the sun-
roof using the

comfort function

, keep a finger

for a few seconds on the locking sensor surface

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Fig. 72

of the door handle until the win-

dows and roof have closed.
How the

doors open

when touching the sen-

sor surface on the door handle will depend on
the settings that have been activated in the
infotainment system, using the function button

> Vehicle > Exterior > Central

locking

NOTICE

Deactivating the Keyless Access system also
deactivates the sensor controlled opening
and closing of the rear lid, although the func-
tion is shown as “active” in the vehicle menu.

Troubleshooting

The Keyless Access system does not work

The operation of the sensor surfaces may be
limited if they are very dirty.

●

Clean the sensor surfaces.

All turn signals flash four times

The key that was last used is still inside the vehi-
cle.

●

Remove the key and lock the vehicle.

Automatic deactivation of the sensor surfa-
ces

The sensor surfaces are deactivated in the fol-
lowing cases:

●

If the vehicle is not unlocked or locked for a

long period of time.

●

If any of the sensor surfaces are activated

unusually often.
To reactivate the sensor surfaces:

●

Unlock the vehicle using the button on the

vehicle key.

NOTICE

The sensor surfaces on the door handles
may activate if hit by a jet of water or high
pressure steam if there is a valid vehicle key
in the proximity area. If at least one of the
windows is open and the sensor surfaces on
one of the handles permanently activates,
all of the windows will close. If the jet of wa-
ter or steam is briefly moved away from the
sensor surfaces of one of the handles and
redirected towards them, all of the windows
may open.

Note

If the message

Keyless system faulty

is displayed on the instrument cluster dis-
play, abnormalities may occur in the opera-
tion of the Keyless Access system. Contact a
specialised workshop.

Note

If there is no vehicle key inside the vehicle or
the system fails to detect one, a warning will
display on the instrument cluster screen. This
could happen if any other radio frequency
signal interferes with the key signal or if the
key is covered by another object, e.g. a metal
case.

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Central locking

Central locking

Introduction

Central locking functions correctly when all the
doors and the rear lid are correctly shut. If
the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be
locked with the key.

WARNING

The incorrect use of the central locking sys-
tem may cause serious injuries.

●

The central locking system will lock all

doors. A vehicle locked from the inside can
prevent any non-authorised individual from
opening the doors and accessing the vehicle.
Nevertheless, in case of emergency or acci-
dent, locked doors will complicate access to
the vehicle interior to help the passengers.

●

Never leave children or disabled people

alone in the vehicle. The central locking but-
ton can be used to lock all the doors from
within. Therefore, passengers will be locked
inside the vehicle. Individuals locked in the
vehicle can be exposed to very high or very
low temperatures.

●

Depending on the time of the year, temper-

atures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children.

●

Never leave individuals locked in a closed

and locked vehicle. In case of emergency,
they may not be able to exit the vehicle by
themselves or get help.

Description

Central locking allows all doors, the rear lid and
the tank flap to be unlocked centrally:

Hybrid vehicles:

the fuel tank flap does not un-

lock with the central locking

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●

From outside, using the vehicle key

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●

From outside with the Keyless Access system

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●

From inside, by pushing the central locking

button

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Self-locking system to prevent involuntary
unlocking

It is an anti-theft system and prevents the unin-
tentional unlocking of the vehicle. If the vehicle
is unlocked and none of the doors (including
the boot) are opened within 45 seconds, it re-
locks automatically.

Automatic locking (Auto Lock)

The vehicle locks automatically at over a speed
of approx. 15 km/h (9 mph). The fuel tank flap is
unlocked so that you can refuel without getting
out of the vehicle.

Hybrid vehicles:

the fuel tank flap remains

locked

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When the vehicle is locked, the control lamp
of the central locking button lights up yellow.

Automatic unlocking (Auto Unlock)

If one of the following conditions is met, all
doors and the rear lid are unlocked automati-
cally:

●

The electronic parking brake is engaged and

the ignition is switched off.

●

EITHER:

the inside door handle is pulled. This

applies when driving at under 15 km/h (9 mph).

●

OR:

in the event of an accident and an airbag

has been triggered

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Automatic unlocking allows third parties to ac-
cess the interior of the vehicle to provide assis-
tance if necessary.

Turn signals

The turn signals will flash twice when the vehi-
cle is unlocked and once when the vehicle is
locked.
If it does not flash, this indicates that one of the
doors, the rear lid or the bonnet is not closed
correctly.

Accidental lock-out

The central locking system prevents you from
being locked out of the vehicle in the following
situations:

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If the driver door is open, the vehicle can-

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Lock the vehicle with the remote control key,
when all the doors and the rear lid have been
closed. This prevents the accidental locking of
the vehicle.

Central locking settings

Central locking settings can be changed in the
Infotainment system.

Selective unlocking of the doors

●

Press the function button

> Vehicle

> Exterior > Central locking > Door
unlocking

You can choose to unlock

all

the doors or only

the

driver door

when you unlock the vehicle.

In all the options, the fuel tank flap is also un-
locked.
With the

Driver

setting, when you press the

button on the remote control key once, only the
driver door is unlocked. If that button is pressed
twice, the rest of the doors and the rear lid will
be unlocked.
If the button is pressed, all the vehicle doors
are locked. At the same time, a confirmation
signal is heard.

Note

●

Never leave any valuable items in the vehi-

cle unattended. Even a locked vehicle is not
a safe.

●

If the LED on the driver door sill lights

up for about 30 seconds when the vehi-
cle is locked, the central locking system or
anti-theft alarm is not working properly. You
should have the fault repaired at a SEAT Offi-
cial Service or specialised workshop.

●

Vehicle interior monitoring by the anti-theft

alarm system will only function as intended if
the windows and sunroof are closed.

Unlock and lock with the key

Fig. 73

Remote control key: keys.

●

Lock: press the

›››

Fig. 73

button.

●

Locking the vehicle without the “Safe” secur-

ity system: push the button again and hold for
2 seconds.

●

Unlock: press the button.

●

Unlocking the rear lid: hold down the but-

ton for at least 1 second.
The vehicle will be locked again automatically
if you do not open one of the doors or the rear
lid within 45 seconds after unlocking the car.
This function prevents the vehicle from remain-
ing unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed
by mistake. This does not apply if you press the

button for at least one second.

Selective unlocking system

The selective unlocking system allows you to
only unlock the driver door and the fuel tank
flap. All other doors and the rear lid remain
locked.

Unlocking the driver's door and tank flap:

●

Press (once) the button on the remote con-

trol key or turn the key once in the opening
direction.

Unlocking all the doors, the rear lid and the tank
flap simultaneously:

●

Within 5 seconds, press (twice) the button

on the remote control key, or turn the key twice
within 5 seconds in the opening direction.
The “Safe” security system and the anti-theft
alarm deactivate immediately when only the
driver door is opened.
In vehicles with Infotainment system, you can
programme the security central locking system
directly

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Central locking

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

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Safe security system

Note

●

Do not use the remote control key until the

vehicle is visible.

●

Other functions of the remote control key

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dows

Unlocking and locking from the in-
side

Fig. 74

On the centre console: central locking

switch

●

Lock: press the

›››

Fig. 74

button.

●

Unlock: Press the

›››

Fig. 74

button again.

Please note the following when using the cen-
tral locking switch to lock your vehicle:

●

It is not possible to open the doors or the

rear lid from the

outside

(for safety reasons, e.g.

when stopped at traffic lights).

●

The LED in the central locking switch lights up

when all the doors are closed and locked.

●

You can open the doors individually from the

inside by pulling the inside door handle.

●

The fuel tank flap remains unlocked.

Hybrid vehicles:

the fuel cap remains locked

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●

In the event of an accident in which the air-

bags inflate, doors locked from the inside will
be automatically unlocked to facilitate access
and assistance.

WARNING

●

The central locking switch also works with

the ignition switched off, except when the
“Safe” security system is activated.

●

The central locking switch does not oper-

ate if the vehicle is locked from the outside
and the security system is switched on.

●

Locked doors could delay assistance in an

emergency. Do not leave anyone, especially
children, in the vehicle.

Note

Your vehicle will lock automatically when it
reaches a speed of about 15 km/h (9 mph)
(Auto Lock)

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. You can unlock the

vehicle again using the button on the cen-
tral locking switch.

“Safe” security system

Depending on its equipment, the vehicle may
be fitted with the “Safe” security system.
When the vehicle is locked, the “Safe” security
system puts the door handles out of operation
and hinders possible attempts by people to ac-
cess the vehicle. The doors cannot be opened
from inside

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Disabling the “Safe” security system

The “Safe” security system may be disabled in
any of the following ways:

●

Press the vehicle key button again

within 2

seconds

●

Touch the sensor surface on the outside

of the door handle again

within 2 seconds

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●

Switch the ignition on.

●

: deactivate interior monitoring and the

anti-tow system

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Depending on the equipment, before locking
the vehicle temporarily deactivate interior mon-
itoring and the anti-tow system in the

Vehicle

settings

menu of the infotainment system

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The instrument cluster may display an indica-
tion that the “Safe” security system is switched
on.
When the “Safe” security system is deactivated,
the following needs to be taken into account:

●

The vehicle can be opened and unlocked

from the inside using an inside door handle.

●

The anti-theft alarm is active

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●

The interior monitoring system and the anti-

tow system are disabled

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“Safe” status

The flashing frequency of the diode in the door
sill immediately confirms the process. Initially,
the diode flashes in a fast sequence for a brief
period, then it stops for approximately 30 sec-
onds and, lastly continues flashing slowly.

WARNING

Using the “Safe” security system negligently
or without paying due attention can cause
serious injuries.

●

Never leave anyone inside the vehicle

when you lock it with the key. When the
“Safe” security system is active the doors
cannot be opened from the inside!

Note

If the driver door's is unlocked mechanically
with the vehicle key, only this door is un-
locked and not the entire vehicle. When the
ignition is switched on, the “Safe” security
system on all the doors is deactivated (al-
though they will still be locked) and the cen-
tral locking button will be activated.

Troubleshooting

The control lamp remains on

The red LED on the driver’s door flashes at short
intervals and then stays on. There is a fault in
the locking system.

●

Contact a specialised workshop. SEAT rec-

ommends visiting a SEAT dealership for this.

The turn signals do not flash

If the turn signals do not flash as a confirmation
when the vehicle is locked:

●

At least one door or the rear lid are not closed

●

The engine bonnet is not closed.

The vehicle locks automatically

If one of the following conditions is met, the
vehicle re-locks automatically after approx. 45
seconds.

●

The vehicle has been unlocked, but has not

been opened.

●

The ignition has not been switched on.

●

The rear lid has not been opened.

●

The vehicle has been unlocked with the lock-

ing cylinder.

●

The vehicle has been locked with the button

located in the vehicle interior.

What happens when locking the vehicle with
a second key

They key inside the vehicle is blocked and can-
not be used to start the engine as soon as the
vehicle is locked from the outside with a second
key. To activate the key inside the vehicle to al-
low it to switch on the engine, press its button.

Locking the vehicle after an airbag is trig-
gered

When an airbag is triggered as a result of an
accident, the vehicle is fully unlocked. Depend-
ing on the extent of the damage, the vehicle
may be relocked after the accident as descri-
bed below:

●

Switch the ignition off.

●

Open the driver's door and close it again.

●

Lock the vehicle.

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Anti-theft alarm

Note

If the 12-volt vehicle battery has little or no
charge, or the vehicle key battery is almost
or entirely out of charge, you will probably
not be able to lock or unlock the vehicle
with the Keyless Access system. The vehi-
cle can be unlocked and locked manually

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Note

If there is no vehicle key in the vehicle or
the system does not detect it, a warning will
be displayed on the instrument cluster. This
could happen if any other radio frequency
signal interferes with the key signal or if the
key is covered by another object, e.g. a metal
case.

Anti-theft alarm

Description

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle may
be fitted with an anti-theft alarm.
The theft alarm monitors the doors, bonnet and
rear lid.
The anti-theft alarm system activates automat-
ically when the vehicle is locked.

If the vehicle is not opened electronically with
a valid key, the alarm triggers and emits audio
and light signals for a maximum of approx. 5
minutes.

When is the anti-theft alarm triggered?

●

If a mechanically unlocked door is opened

with the vehicle key, you have 15 seconds to
switch on the ignition before the alarm is trig-
gered (depending on markets, the 15 seconds
waiting time disappears and the alarm is trig-
gered immediately when the door is opened).

●

If the bonnet is opened.

●

If the rear lid is opened.

●

If an invalid vehicle key is used.

●

If there are movements inside the vehicle (in

vehicles with interior monitoring

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●

If the vehicle is lifted or towed (for vehicles

with an anti-tow system

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●

If the vehicle is transported on a ferry or by

rail (in vehicles with an anti-tow system or inte-
rior monitoring

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●

If the 12-volt battery is disconnected.

●

If the window is broken.

●

When a trailer connected to the theft alarm

system is unhitched.

Switching off the alarm

●

Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key un-

locking button .

●

Grip the door handle.

●

Switch the ignition on.

Please note:

to turn on

the ignition, place the vehicle key in the area
provided for it to perform an emergency start.

Note

●

After 28 days, the indicator light will be

switched off to prevent the battery from ex-
hausting if the vehicle has been left parked
for a long period of time. The alarm system
remains activated.

●

If, after the audible warning goes off, an-

other monitored area is accessed (e.g. the
rear lid is opened after a door has been
opened), the alarm is triggered again.

●

The anti-theft alarm is not activated when

the vehicle is locked from within using the
central locking button .

●

If the driver door is unlocked mechanically

with the key, only the driver door is unlocked,
the rest of the doors remain locked. Only
when the ignition has been turned on will the
other doors be available - but not unlocked -
and the central locking button will be activa-
ted.

●

Vehicle monitoring remains active even if

the battery is disconnected or not working
for any reason.

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Interior monitoring and anti-tow sys-
tem

If movement is detected in the vehicle interior
while the vehicle is locked, the interior monitor-
ing triggers the alarm.
If it detects that the vehicle is being lifted, the
anti-tow system triggers the alarm.

Switching on the interior monitoring and the
anti-tow systems

●

Lock the vehicle. When the anti-theft alarm is

activated, the interior monitoring and the anti-
tow system are as well.
Depending on the equipment, the use of a par-
tition net can affect the operation of the interior
monitoring system.

Temporarily switching off the interior moni-
toring and anti-tow systems

●

Open the vehicle with the key, either me-

chanically or by pressing the button on the
remote control. The time period from when the
door is opened until the ignition is turned on
should not exceed 15 seconds, otherwise the
alarm will be triggered.

●

Press the button on the remote control

twice. The interior monitoring and the anti-tow
systems will be deactivated. The alarm system
remains activated.

Disconnect through the infotainment system

●

Press the function button

> Vehicle

> Exterior > Central locking > In-
terior monitoring

The interior monitoring and anti-tow system re-
main deactivated until the next time the vehicle
is locked.

Interior monitoring and the anti-tow system can
also be switched off in the departure menu.
To do this, the ignition must be switched off

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To avoid false alarms, deactivate interior moni-
toring and the anti-tow system in the following
situations:

●

When people or animals remain inside the ve-

hicle.

●

When the vehicle is to be loaded onto an-

other means of transport, transported or towed.

●

When the vehicle is to be left in a car wash or

is to be parked in a double-decker garage.

Risk of false interior monitoring alarms

The interior monitoring system will only operate
correctly if the vehicle is completely locked.
Please bear in mind all legal provisions. The
following situations may cause a false alarm:

●

If one or more windows are partially or com-

pletely open.

●

If the sliding/tilting roof is partially or fully

open.

●

If light objects are left inside the vehicle, e.g.

loose paper or items hanging from the interior
mirror.

●

If the vibrate function of a mobile left inside

the vehicle is activated.

Note

●

It is not possible to permanently deactivate

the interior monitoring and anti-tow systems.

●

If any doors or the rear lid are open when

the anti-theft alarm is activated, only the
alarm will be activated. The interior monitor-
ing and anti-tow systems will only activate
once all of the doors and the rear lid are
closed.

●

When the interior monitoring and anti-tow

systems are switched off, the “Safe” security
system is also switched off

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Doors

Introduction

The doors and rear lid can be locked manually
and partially opened, for example if the key or
the central locking is damaged.

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Doors

WARNING

Opening and closing doors carelessly can
cause serious injury.

●

If the vehicle is locked from outside, the

doors and windows cannot be opened from
the inside.

●

Never leave children or disabled people

alone in the car. They could be trapped in the
car in an emergency and will not be able to
get themselves to safety.

●

Depending on the time of the year, temper-

atures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children.

WARNING

Getting in the way of the doors and the rear
lid is dangerous and can lead to serious in-
jury.

●

Open and close the doors and the rear lid

only when there is nobody in the way.

NOTICE

When opening and closing in an emergency,
carefully disassemble components and then
reassemble them carefully to avoid damage
to the vehicle.

Emergency unlocking or locking of
the driver’s door

Fig. 75

Driver door lever: lock cylinder.

If the central locking system should fail to op-
erate, the driver door can still be locked and
unlocked by turning the key in the lock.
As a general rule, when the driver door is locked
manually all other doors are locked. When it is
unlocked manually, only the driver door opens.
Please observe the instructions relating to the
anti-theft alarm system

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Remove the key blade from the vehicle key

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Insert the key blade into the lock cylinder to

unlock or lock the vehicle.

Special characteristics

●

The anti-theft alarm will remain active when

vehicles are unlocked. However, the alarm will
not be triggered

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After the driver door is opened, you have 15

seconds to switch on the ignition. Once this
time has elapsed, the alarm is triggered.

●

Switch the ignition on. The electronic immo-

bilizer recognises a valid vehicle key and deac-
tivates the anti-theft alarm system.

Note

The anti-theft alarm is not activated when
the vehicle is locked manually using the key
shaft

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Emergency lock of doors without lock
cylinders

Fig. 76

Locking the door manually.

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Opening and closing

If the central locking system should fail to work
at any time, doors with no lock cylinder will
have to be locked separately.
The emergency lock is located on the front of
the front passenger's door and the rear doors. It
can only be seen if the door is open.

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If necessary, remove the rubber seal from

the front of the door

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Fig. 76

●

Insert the key in the inside slot and turn it to

the right as far as it will go (if the door is on the
right side) or to the left (if the door is on the left
side).

●

Replace the cap.

Once the door has been closed it can no longer
be opened from the outside. Pull the interior
door handle once to unlock and open the door.

Child lock

Fig. 77

Left door child lock.

The childproof lock prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside. This system
prevents minors from opening a door acciden-
tally while the vehicle is running.
This function is independent of the vehicle elec-
tronic opening and locking systems. It only af-
fects rear doors. It can only be activated and
deactivated manually, as described below.

Activating the childproof lock

●

Unlock the vehicle and open the door in

which you wish to activate the childproof lock.

●

With the door open, turn the slot with the vehi-

cle key clockwise for the left doors

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Fig. 77

and anticlockwise for the right doors.
Once the childproof lock is activated, the door
can only be opened from the outside.

Deactivating the childproof lock

●

Unlock the vehicle and open the door whose

childproof lock you want to deactivate.

●

With the door open, turn the slot with the

vehicle key anticlockwise for the left doors

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Fig. 77

and clockwise for the right doors.

Rear lid

Introduction

The rear lid unlocks and locks together with the
doors.

On vehicles with the Keyless Access start/lock-
ing system, the rear lid automatically unlocks
when it is opened

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WARNING

Careless and unsuitable locking, opening
and closing of the rear lid can cause acci-
dents and serious injury.

●

Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down

with your hand on the rear window. The glass
could smash. Risk of injury!

●

Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing

it. If not, it may open unexpectedly while driv-
ing.

●

Closing the rear lid without observing and

ensuring it is clear could cause serious injury
to you and to third parties. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the rear lid.

●

Never drive with the rear lid open or half-

closed, exhaust gases may penetrate into
the interior of the vehicle. Danger of poison-
ing!

●

Never open the rear lid if there is cargo,

e.g. bicycles, attached to it. The rear lid may
close by itself due to the additional weight. If
necessary, remove the cargo first or hold the
rear lid.

●

Never leave the vehicle unattended or al-

low children to play inside or next to it, espe-
cially if the rear lid is open. Children could
enter the luggage compartment, close the
rear lid and become trapped. A locked vehi-
cle can reach extremely high and low tem-

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Rear lid

peratures, depending on the time of year,
thus causing serious injuries, illness or even
death.

NOTICE

●

Before opening or closing the rear lid, make

sure that there is enough space to open or
close it, e.g. when pulling a trailer or in a ga-
rage.

●

Never use the rear wiper or rear spoiler to

secure cargo or as a handhold. This could
cause damage that could lead to the break-
age of the rear wiper or spoiler.

Note

Before closing the rear lid, make sure that
the key has not been left inside the luggage
compartment.

Opening and closing the rear lid

Fig. 78

Rear lid: opening from the outside.

The rear lid opening system operates electri-
cally.
To lock or unlock the rear lid, press the or
buttons of the vehicle key.

Opening and closing

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Open

: press the top of the SEAT emblem and

lift the rear lid. The rear lid opens automatically

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Fig. 78

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Close

: grip the rear lid by one of the handles

on the interior trim and move it downwards to
close.

OR:

press the button on the rear lid

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Fig. 79

If the doors are locked, the rear lid is also
locked.

A warning appears on the instrument panel
display if the rear lid is open or not properly
closed.
The rear lid locks automatically while driving.
When the outside temperature is around freez-
ing point, the opening mechanism cannot al-
ways automatically raise the partially opened
rear lid. Lift the rear lid by hand.

Note

If the rear lid is not opened within a few mi-
nutes of being unlocked, it re-locks automati-
cally.

Rear lid with electric opening and
closing

Valid for: Leon Sportstourer

Fig. 79

Rear lid: button to close rear lid.

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Fig. 80

Driver door: button to open and close

rear lid.

Opening the rear lid

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Unlock the vehicle and briefly press the han-

dle of the rear lid. On vehicles with Keyless Ac-
cess you can directly press the handle of the
rear lid. The rear lid is unlocked if an authorised
key is recognised in the proximity of the vehicle.

●

EITHER:

pull the button on the driver door

upwards

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Fig. 80

. The button also works

when the ignition is switched off.

●

OR:

press and hold the button of the ve-

hicle key for approx. 1 second. If the vehicle is
locked, only the rear lid is unlocked (the doors
remain locked).

●

OR:

on vehicles with Keyless Access and sen-

sor-controlled opening you can open the rear
lid by moving one foot in the area of the sensors
located below the rear bumper (Easy Open

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page 103

). The rear lid will open automati-

cally.

Closing the rear lid

●

Briefly press the button on the rear lid

●

EITHER:

pull the button on the driver door

upwards

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Fig. 80

(only while the ignition is

on).

●

OR:

on vehicles with Keyless Access, press

and hold the vehicle key button until the rear
lid is closed or move one foot in the area of the
sensors located below the rear bumper (Easy
Open

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). The vehicle key must be

in the Keyless Access system detection zone at
the rear outside the vehicle.

●

OR:

manually move the rear lid in the direc-

tion of closing until it closes automatically.

●

The rear lid goes down automatically to the

final position and also closes automatically

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Introduction

on page 100

Interrupting opening or closing

After beginning to open or close the rear lid,
the action can be halted by pressing one of the
buttons .
If you press one of the buttons again, the
rear lid will move again in the original direction.
If the rear lid meets with resistance or an ob-
stacle during the automatic opening or closing,
opening or closing will be interrupted immedi-
ately. For the closing process, the rear lid opens
again slightly.

●

Check why it has not been possible to open

or close the rear lid.

●

Try to open or close the rear lid again.

●

If necessary, the rear lid can be opened or

closed by hand using reasonable force.

Particular features if towing a trailer

If the factory-fitted towing bracket is electri-
cally connected to a trailer

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, the

electric rear lid can only be opened or closed
with the buttons on the rear lid itself or by using
the Easy Open function.

Audible warnings

Throughout the process of opening or closing
the rear lid, acoustic warnings can be heard.

Exception:

when the rear lid is opened manually

using the handle or the Easy Open function with
the movement of the foot or closed using the
button on the rear lid itself

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Fig. 79

Modifying and memorising the opening an-
gle

If the space behind or above the vehicle is less
than the travel area of the rear lid, you can
change the opening angle of the rear lid.
To memorise a new opening angle, the rear lid
must be open at least halfway.

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Rear lid

●

Interrupt the opening process in the desired

position.

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Press the

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Fig. 79

button on the rear lid

for at least 3 seconds.
The opening angle is memorised. Memorisation
is indicated by blinking of the hazard warning
lights and an audible warning.

Resetting and memorising the opening an-
gle

For the rear lid to reopen completely, the open-
ing angle must be reset and memorised again.

●

Release the rear lid and open it to the memo-

rised height.

●

Lift the rear lid by hand as far as it goes. To do

this, some force will have to be used.

●

Press the

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Fig. 79

button on the rear lid

for at least 3 seconds.

●

This resets and memorises the factory-set

opening angle. Memorisation is indicated by
blinking of the hazard warning lights and an
audible warning.

Automatic protection against overheating

If the system is operated repeatedly in a short
space of time, it automatically switches off to
prevent overheating.
Once the system is cool again, the function can
be reused. Until then, the rear lid can only be
opened and closed by hand using reasonable
force.

If with the rear lid open the vehicle battery is
disconnected

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page 340

or the correspond-

ing fuse burns out

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page 323

, the system will

have to be reset. This requires closing the rear
lid completely once.

Emergency unlocking

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page 104

WARNING

If a lot of snow builds up on the rear lid or it
is heavily loaded, the rear lid may not open
or, after opening, it may lower by itself due to
the extra weight and cause serious injury.

●

Do not open the rear lid when there is a lot

of snow on it or when carrying a load (e.g. on
a rack).

●

Before opening the rear lid, remove the

snow or the load.

Rear lid with sensor-controlled
opening and closing (Easy Open)

Valid for: Leon Sportstourer

Fig. 81

Rear lid with sensor-controlled opening

(Easy Open).

If there is a valid vehicle key in the proximity of
the rear lid, it is possible to unlock and open
or close it moving one foot in the area of the
sensors located under the rear bumper.

●

Switch the ignition off.

●

Stand in front of the rear bumper, in the mid-

dle.

●

With a brisk movement, bring your foot and

lower leg as close as you can to the bumper.
The lower part of the leg needs to be close
to the upper sensor area and your foot to the
lower sensor area

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Fig. 81

●

Quickly remove your foot and lower leg from

the sensor areas

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Fig. 81

. The rear lid will

open automatically.

●

If the rear lid fails to open, repeat the proce-

dure after a few seconds. The detection zone of
the lower sensor may not have been reached.

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Opening and closing

The rear lid can be closed with another foot
movement similar to the opening one (provided
a valid vehicle key is in the proximity of the rear
lid).
When closed, the rear lid automatically locks
if the vehicle has been locked beforehand and
there is no valid key inside.
While the rear lid is in motion (either opening
or closing), it can be stopped with another foot
movement similar to the opening one (provided
a valid vehicle key is in the proximity of the rear
lid).
The Easy Open feature is not available or only
has limited availability in the following situations
(examples):

●

If the rear bumper is very dirty.

●

If the rear bumper is wet with salt water, e.g.

after having driven on gritted roads.

●

If the vehicle has been equipped at a later

time with a tow bracket.
In the event of heavy rain, the Easy Open fea-
ture may take a little longer to open the boot
or may deactivate automatically, to avoid the
boot opening by accident, e.g. because of the
running water.
The Easy Open function can be connected and
disconnected permanently in the infotainment
system using the button

> Vehicle > Exterior

> Central locking.

WARNING

If there is a valid key in the proximity of the
rear lid, in some cases the Easy Open func-
tion may be accidentally activated and the
rear lid will open, for example, when sweep-
ing under the rear bumper, when directing a
water jet or high pressure steam to the area
or when carrying out maintenance work or
repairs in that area. If accidentally opened,
the rear lid could injure somebody situated in
its area of operation or cause material dam-
age.

●

Therefore, always make sure that there is

no unsupervised valid key in the area near
the rear lid.

●

Before carrying out any maintenance or re-

pair work on the vehicle, always disable the
Easy Open feature via the infotainment sys-
tem.

●

Before washing the vehicle, always disable

the Easy Open function via the infotainment
system.

●

Before attaching a bike rack or hitching a

trailer

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, always disable the Easy

Open function via the infotainment system.

Emergency unlocking of the rear lid

Fig. 82

Luggage compartment: manual

release (Leon).

Fig. 83

Luggage compartment: manual

release (Leon Sportstourer).

The rear lid can be unlocked from inside in the
event of an emergency (e.g. if the 12 volt bat-
tery is flat).

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Window controls

There is a groove in the luggage compartment
allowing access to the emergency opening
mechanism.

Unlocking the rear lid from inside the lug-
gage compartment

●

Insert the key blade into the slot and move the

key in the direction of the arrow until the lock
unlocks

Window controls

Opening and closing the windows

Fig. 84

Detail of the driver door: controls for

the windows.

●

Opening the window: press button

●

Closing the window: pull button

Buttons on the driver door

Window on the front left door
Window on the front right door
Window on the rear left door
Window on the rear right door
Safety switch for deactivating the electric
window buttons in the rear doors.

The front and rear electric windows can be op-
erated by using the controls on the driver door.
The other doors each have a switch for their
own window.
Always close the windows fully if you park the
vehicle or leave it unattended

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You can use the electric windows for approx. 10
minutes after switching off the ignition if neither
the driver door nor the front passenger door
have been opened and the ignition key has not
been removed (depending on the equipment).

Safety switch

The safety control

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Fig. 84

on the driver

door can be used to disable the electric win-
dow buttons on the rear doors.

Safety switch not pressed

: buttons on rear

doors are activated.

Safety switch pressed

: buttons on rear doors

are deactivated.
The safety control symbol lights up in yellow
if the buttons on the rear doors are switched off.

Convenience open/close function

The electric windows can be opened or closed
from outside using the vehicle key:

Convenience opening:

●

Press and hold the button on the remote

control key until all the windows and the sun-
roof have reached the desired position.

●

OR:

First unlock the vehicle using the button

on the remote control key and then keep the
key in the driver door lock until all the windows
and the sunroof have reached the required po-
sition.

Convenience closing:

●

Press and hold button on the remote con-

trol key until all the windows and the sunroof
are closed

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●

OR:

Keep the key in the driver door in the

"lock" position until all the windows and the
sunroof are closed.

●

OR:

using the Keyless Access system (only

locking): Press and hold the locking sensor sur-
face

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Fig. 86

(arrow) on the door handle for

several seconds to close the windows and the
sunroof. If you release the sensor surface, the
closing movement stops.
During convenience closing, first the windows
and then the sliding sunroof will be closed.
In the infotainment system different settings
can be adjusted using the function button

Vehicle > Exterior > Windows > Con-
venience opening

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Opening and closing

One-touch opening and closing

The one-touch automatic opening and closing
is used to open or close the windows com-
pletely. It will not be necessary to hold the but-
ton of the corresponding electric window.

For the automatic raising function

: pull the but-

ton for the corresponding window upwards until
it reaches the second position.

For the automatic lowering function

: push the

button for the corresponding window down-
wards until it reaches the second position.

Stop automatic movement

: push or pull on the

button of the corresponding window.

Resetting one-touch opening and closing

If the 12-volt battery is disconnected or dis-
charged when the windows are not completely
closed, the electric window automatic raising
and lowering function deactivates and has to
be reset:

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

Close all windows and doors.

●

Pull the corresponding window button up-

wards and hold it in this position for a few sec-
onds.

●

Release the button, pull it up again and hold it

in this position. This resets the automatic raising
and lowering function.
The function can be reset for a single window or
for several windows at the same time.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

●

Incorrect use of the electric windows can

result in injury.

●

Never close the rear lid without observing

and ensuring it is clear, to do otherwise could
cause serious injury to you and third parties.
Make sure that no one is in the path of a win-
dow.

●

If the ignition is switched on, the electric

equipment could be activated with risk of in-
jury, for example, in the electric windows.

●

The doors can be locked using the remote

control key. This could become an obstacle
for assistance in an emergency situation.

●

Therefore always take the key with you

when you leave the vehicle.

●

The electric windows will work until the ig-

nition has been switched off and one of the
front doors has been opened.

●

If necessary, use the safety switch to disa-

ble the rear electric windows. Make sure that
they have been disabled.

●

For safety reasons, you should only use

the remote control open and close functions
within about 2 metres of the vehicle. To avoid
injuries, always keep an eye on the windows
when pressing the button to close them. The
windows stop moving as soon as the button is
released.

Note

If the window is not able to close because
it is stiff or because of an obstruction,
the window will automatically open again

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. If this happens, check why the

window could not be closed before attempt-
ing to close it again.

Window anti-trap function

The roll-back function reduces the risk of injury
when the electric windows close.
If a window encounters resistance or an obsta-
cle when closing, it will reopen immediately

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●

Check why the window does not close.

●

Try closing the window again.

●

If the closing process is interrupted again, the

anti-trap function stops working for a few sec-
onds.

●

If the window still cannot be closed, it will stop

in the corresponding position. Pulling the button
again within a few seconds closes the window

without the anti-trap function

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Closing the windows without the anti-trap
function

●

Try to close the window again by pulling the

button without releasing it, within a few sec-
onds.

The anti-trap function will be deacti-

vated!

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Sunroof

●

If the closing process takes longer than a

few seconds, the anti-trap function is activated
again. The window will stop again if it encoun-
ters resistance or an obstacle, and will reopen
automatically.

●

If the window will still not close, visit a special-

ised workshop.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

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Open-

ing and closing the windows

on page 106

●

The roll-back function does not prevent

fingers or other parts of the body getting
pinched against the window frame. Risk of
accident.

Note

The anti-trap function also works when the
windows are closed with the comfort func-
tion using the vehicle key.

Sunroof

Introduction

The sunroof only works when the ignition
is switched on. Once the ignition has been
switched off, you can still open or close the
sunroof for a few minutes provided the driver
door and the front passenger door are not
opened.

WARNING

If the sunroof is used negligently or without
paying due attention, it can cause serious
injury.

●

Open or close the sunroof and the sun

blind only when no one is in their path of
movement.

●

Never leave any key inside the vehicle

when exiting.

●

Never leave a child or any other person

who may need help in the vehicle, especially
if they have access to the vehicle key. If using
they key unattended, they could lock the ve-
hicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition
and activate the sunroof.

●

After switching off, it is still possible to

open or close the sunroof during a short
space of time provided that neither the driver
nor passenger door is opened.

NOTICE

●

To prevent damage, during winter tempera-

tures remove any ice or snow that might be
on the car roof before opening the sunroof or
adjusting the tilt position.

●

Before leaving the vehicle or in case of

rainfall, always close the sunroof. With the
sunroof open or in a tilted position, water can
enter the interior and can cause considera-
ble damage to the electrical system. As a re-
sult, other damage can occur in the vehicle.

Note

●

Leaves and other loose objects that accu-

mulate on the sunroof rails should be regu-
larly cleaned away either by hand or with a
vacuum.

●

If the sunroof does not work correctly, the

anti-trap function will not work either. Con-
tact a specialised workshop.

Operating the sunroof

Fig. 85

On the interior roof lining: sunroof

button.

The functional area

can be operated in two

ways: by sliding and pressing.

●

Sliding:

The roof is opened or closed totally

or partially.

●

Pressing:

The roof is raised, opened or

closed totally or partially. Press again to stop
the automatic movement.

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Raising, opening and closing the sunroof

Opening the sunroof:

●

Automatic movement: slide your finger back

over the functional area

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Fig. 85

●

Manual movement: slide back over the func-

tional area

and hold it there.

Closing the sunroof:

●

Automatic movement: slide your finger for-

ward over the functional area

●

Manual movement: slide forward over the

functional area

and hold it there.

Raise the sunroof (it is only possible to raise the
sunroof if it is closed):

●

Automatic movement: press briefly in the cen-

tre of the functional area

Closing the sunroof when raised:

●

Automatic movement: slide your finger for-

ward over the functional area

●

press briefly in the centre of the functional

area

Stop the automatic opening or closing move-
ment:

●

Press the functional area again

Convenience function to open or
close the sunroof

Fig. 86

Door handle: sensor surface.

The sunroof can be opened and closed with the
convenience function, just like the windows.

Using the door lock

●

Hold the key in the door lock of the driver

door in either the unlocking or locking position
to open or close the roof in the tilted position.
Release the key to interrupt this function.

Using the remote control

●

Keep the locking or unlocking button pressed

to open or close the roof. If you release the
button is the opening or closing will stop.

Using the Keyless Access system (only lock-
ing)

Press and hold the locking sensor surface

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Fig. 86

(arrow) on the door handle to close

the sunroof. If you release the sensor surface,
the closing movement stops.

Anti-trap function of the panoramic
sunroof

The anti-trap function can reduce the risk of
injury when closing the sunroof

›››

. If the

sunroof encounters resistance or an obstacle
when closing, it reopens immediately.

●

Check why the sunroof did not close.

●

Try to close the sunroof again.

●

If the sunroof cannot be closed due to an

obstacle or some resistance, it stops at the
corresponding position and then reopens. For
automatic closing, a new closing attempt might
take place.

●

If the sunroof is still unable to close, close it

without the anti-trap function.

Closing the sunroof without the anti-trap
function

●

Before approx. 5 seconds after activation of

the anti-trap function, slide your finger forward
over the functional area

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Fig. 85

and

keep pressed until the sunroof is fully closed.

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