Seat Leon >> Indications for the driver on the instrument cluster display

SEAT Leon (4th Generation, KL; 2020+) Owner’s Manual / Driving / Starting and stopping the engine / Indications for the driver on the instrument cluster display

Depress the clutch

  • This advisory message is displayed on Seat Leon models equipped with a manual gearbox whenever the driver attempts to start the engine without pressing down on the clutch pedal.

    The engine can only be successfully started if the clutch pedal is fully depressed.

Press the brake

  • This warning message appears on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission if the driver tries to initiate engine starting without stepping on the brake pedal.

Press the brake to engage a gear

  • This instruction is shown on the screen when starting or stopping the engine if the automatic transmission selector lever is positioned in D or R while the brake pedal is left unpressed. The engine can only be started and safely stopped while these requirements are met.

Engage position P; the vehicle can move; doors can only be locked in position P.

  • For essential safety reasons, this warning message appears alongside an audible chime if the parking lock button P is not pressed after switching off the engine. You must press the P button immediately, otherwise the vehicle could roll and move unexpectedly.

Ignition is switched on

  • This alert message is displayed on the cluster screen, accompanied by an intermittent warning buzzer, whenever the driver's door is opened while the ignition remains switched on.
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