Seat Leon >> Seat belt buckled indication

Red seat belt warning symbol indicating unbuckled occupant in the Seat Leon Lights up red

This visual alert indicates that the driver or at least one of the vehicle passengers has not fastened their safety belt.

The dedicated control lamp Red seat belt reminder warning lamp icon lights up to remind the driver to buckle up before setting off.

Before starting your journey in the Seat Leon:

  • Fasten your safety belt securely across your lap and shoulder.
  • Instruct all passengers to buckle up properly before moving off.
  • Protect infant and child passengers by using an approved child safety seat matched to their height and weight.

Digital instrument cluster display showing rear seat belt status and occupant seating layout in the Seat Leon
Fig. 19 Instrument cluster: indication of the status of the rear seat seat belts.

When the vehicle ignition is switched on, the seatbelt status graphic on the instrument cluster display ››› Fig. 19 informs the driver instantly whether all rear seat occupants have their safety belts fastened.

Depending on seat occupancy and individual belt status, each seating position on the display illuminates in a distinct color code:

White seat icon indicating an unoccupied seating position A white light indicates that the corresponding seat position is currently unoccupied.

Green seat icon indicating an occupied seat with a buckled safety belt A green light indicates that the seat's occupant is wearing their seat belt correctly.

Red seat icon indicating an occupied seat where the occupant is unbelted A red light indicates that the seat is occupied and the passenger or driver is not wearing the required seat belt.

If the vehicle exceeds a speed of 25 km/h (15 mph) after moving off without the driver or front passenger seat belt being fastened, or if a buckle is released while driving, an audible acoustic warning signal will sound continuously for 126 seconds. Additionally, the corresponding warning lamp on the instrument cluster screen will flash. All alerts are designed to ensure safety in your Seat Leon.

The warning lamp Seat belt warning indicator lamp icon automatically goes out once the ignition is on and all occupants have securely fastened their seat belts.

    Introduction
    Fig. 18 Drivers with properly worn seat belts will not be thrown forward in the event of sudden braking. Properly worn seat belts hold vehicle occupants securely in the correct ergonomic position ...

    Head-on collisions and the laws of physics
    Fig. 20 A driver not wearing a seat belt may be thrown forward violently. Fig. 21 Any rear seat occupants not wearing a seat belt may be thrown forward violently, hitting the driver who is ...

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