Introduction

Using the intuitive "Privacy" feature, you can control whether data transmissions between your vehicle systems and external internet servers are permitted or restricted.

Please bear in mind that your vehicle is connected to online services by default, enabling it to receive over-the-air remote system updates engineered to optimize performance and security.

Essential identifying data, such as your vehicle identification number (VIN), may be securely shared with the manufacturer to verify update compatibility and confirm successful software installation. Every update requires your explicit final authorization on screen before installation begins. If you prefer to block automated data exchange for these updates, you can easily select Incognito (maximum privacy) mode within the privacy and services configuration settings.

You can set your preferred privacy level at any time by navigating through the menu: Users > Settings > Privacy and Services.

Data transmission originating from external paired devices—such as connected smartphones—and their communication pathways with the vehicle cannot be managed or blocked using the vehicle's "Privacy" setting.

Mandatory legal safety functions and their underlying telemetry transmissions—such as the automated Emergency Call System (eCall)—cannot be turned off, disconnected, or deactivated by the user.

Note Please be aware that any driver using the vehicle can adjust individual preferences within the "Privacy" settings menu.

As a result, active privacy settings set by temporary drivers may not always align with the preferred preferences of the vehicle owner.

Privacy and services settings

Individual SEAT CONNECT services can be toggled on and off independently. To adjust a feature, simply check or uncheck the corresponding selection box for the service you wish to configure. Alternatively, use the main privacy mode selector if you prefer to adjust or deactivate all connected online services at once.

Privacy mode.

Allows you to activate or restrict digital services based on your selected privacy level preset.

Share location. Primary users and authorized co-users can track vehicle location and positioning data remotely on the My SEAT App.

Use location. Real-time GPS location, vehicle telemetry, and user profile data are utilized to power connected navigation and assistance services.

No location. GPS location sharing is disabled; only general vehicle telemetry and user account data are processed for basic connected services.

Maximum privacy. All optional online services are disabled. Only mandatory data transmissions required by law are active.

Available privacy settings and configuration options may vary depending on regional market specifications or specific Seat Leon equipment packages.

Connectivity status indication

The status symbols displayed on the central infotainment system screen indicate the current online data transmission status of your Seat Leon.

Symbol white: full data connectivity is active, and all online services are fully operational.

Symbol grey: limited data connectivity detected; certain online services may be temporarily unavailable.

no icon No data connectivity available; online services are offline.