Seat Leon >> Steering wheel heating

The active heat intensity setting chosen for the steering wheel heating will be clearly indicated on the digital instrument cluster display as well as in the main climate control menu of your Seat Leon.

Adjusting steering wheel heating by pressing Seat Leon steering wheel heating button icon on multifunction wheel on the multifunction steering wheel

Short press (less than 1 second):

The heating function switches on immediately at its maximum intensity level (Level 3).

Press the dedicated steering wheel button repeatedly to step down through the heat settings to your desired level. To switch off the steering wheel heating completely, press the button repeatedly until the heated steering wheel icon Seat Leon heated steering wheel indicator icon on instrument cluster disappears from the instrument cluster display.

Long press (more than 1 second):

The heating function is switched off directly from whichever operating level is currently active. Another subsequent long press on the same button instantly switches the heating back on at the last intensity level saved prior to turning it off.

Adjusting steering wheel heating via the infotainment system

  • In the central climate control menu, press the steering wheel heating function button Seat Leon steering wheel heating control button in climate menu. The heating initially engages at maximum power.
  • Press the function button repeatedly on the touchscreen screen to select your preferred warmth level.
  • To switch off steering wheel heating via the display, press the function button several times until no indicator LEDs remain illuminated.

Automatic disconnection

The steering wheel heating system on your Seat Leon will automatically switch off to protect onboard components when any of the following conditions are met:

  • Total electrical power consumption across the vehicle is excessively high.
  • A technical fault or electrical malfunction is detected within the steering wheel heating circuit.
  • The vehicle ignition is turned off.
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