Seat Leon >> Switching the auxiliary heater on and off

Connection

The fuel-powered auxiliary heating system on your Seat Leon can be switched on using any of the following methods:

  • Press the instant on/off activation button within the My SEAT App on your mobile device.
  • Press the immediate on/off button in the infotainment system's departure menu (while the vehicle ignition is switched off) or the master on/off button in the infotainment system's auxiliary heating menu (while the vehicle ignition is switched on).
  • Press the dedicated power button Seat Leon wireless remote control ON button symbol for auxiliary heater on the wireless key remote control unit.
  • Set an automated departure time schedule inside the auxiliary heater menu within the central infotainment system or via the My SEAT App.

Disconnection

The auxiliary heating system can be turned off manually or automatically in the following ways:

  • The auxiliary heating function can be shut down immediately using the instant on/off button in the My SEAT App.
  • Press the immediate on/off button in the infotainment system's departure menu (when the vehicle is turned off) or the on/off button in the infotainment system's main auxiliary heating menu (when the vehicle is turned on).
  • Press the OFF button Seat Leon wireless remote control OFF button symbol for auxiliary heater on the wireless key remote control unit.
  • Automatically when the pre-programmed departure time is reached or after the configured operating duration has run out.
  • Automatically when the instrument cluster fuel level control lamp illuminates, indicating low fuel reserves in the tank.
  • Automatically if the charge level of the vehicle's 12-volt onboard battery drops too low to ensure safe engine starting.

Setting the desired temperature

  • Open the Auxiliary heating menu on the central touchscreen display of your Seat Leon.
  • Select your preferred target cabin temperature using the on-screen temperature adjustment controls.

Things to note

After being switched off, the auxiliary heater blower and combustion system will continue to run for a short overrun period in order to safely burn off any fuel remaining inside the burner chamber and clear residual exhaust fumes from the system ducting.

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