LEON FAMILY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SSP NO. 177

Technical status 12.19 Due to the constant development and improvement of
the product, the data used in this course is subject to possible variations.
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TITLE: SSP176 - Leon family electrical system
AUTHOR: After Sales Training
Autovía A-2, km 585 08760 – Martorell, Barcelona (Spain)
CONTENTS

Introduction 4

Electrical installation 6

Gateway 8

Data Buses 10

Exterior lighting 26

Interior lighting 36

Onboard supply 47

Multifunction steering wheel 50

Dash panel insert 58

Trailer hitch 60

Electrical tailgate 61

Panoramic sliding sunroof 62

Semi-hybrid system (mHEV) 64

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INTRODUCTION
The SEAT Leon KL1 is the 4th generation of the model and is built using the MQB37W platform. The electrical
installation has new features, including new data Bus architectures and a new lighting concept.

The semi-hybrid system enhances the Start-Stop, energy recovery and Coasting
mode functions to reduce fuel consumption and polluting emissions even further. As
such, the new SEAT Leon is more respectful of the environment.

The functional interior lighting is used to indicate

different situations inside the vehicle, such as a door
opening or Side Assist. Thanks to this system, the
compartment is customised. This is done through the
infotainment system, allowing the colour and intensity to
be modified.

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The data Bus architectures will vary depending on the equipment and are as follows:
• Low architecture.
• High architecture.
• mHEV architecture.

The exterior lighting has been updated compared to the

previous generation. The SEAT Leon lighting is formed
entirely of LEDs. As a new feature, the E1 light switch has
been replaced by the EX59 exterior lighting control unit.

The electrical installation has new features on the data

Buses. The new communication protocol CAN FD is
incorporated, as well as the new Ethernet Bus.

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
The electrical installation is composed by a 12 V battery, the SA fuse holder, the SB fuse holder and the SC fuse
holder.
The electrical components are joined by 6 main wiring harnesses:
• Engine wiring harness.
• Compartment wiring harness.
• Engine compartment wiring harness.
• Front door wiring harness.
• Rear door wiring harness.
• Tailgate wiring harness.

12 V BATTERY
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
the battery may be AGM, EFB+ or EFB.

SA FUSE HOLDER
The SA fuse holder is mounted on the positive
terminal of the battery. The SA fuse holder includes
high-ampere fuses. They vary depending on
whether or not the vehicle incorporates the semi-
hybrid system. For vehicles with the semi-hybrid
system, the SA fuse holder has 2 fuses: one 400
A fuse for engine start-up and one 225 A fuse for
charging the 12 V battery from the A7 voltage
converter (48 V/12 V).

FUSE HOLDER SB
The SB fuse holder is mounted next to the
battery. Fuses and relays that feed the engine
compartment's components are mounted on the
SB fuse holder.

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 FUSE HOLDER SC
The SC fuse holder is mounted on the left side of
the dash panel.
This fuse folder includes fuses and relays that feed
the interior's components.

GROUND CONNECTION
An ground connection is mounted after the battery
for charging the battery or emergency start-up of
the engine.

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DATA BUS DIAGNOSTIC INTERFACE J533
The J533 data Bus diagnostic interface on the SEAT
Leon has two versions, depending on the equipment. Data Bus diagnostic interface J533 Low
• Low.
• High.
The Low J533 data Bus diagnostic interface uses
a 32-pin connector that locates the power terminals, 32-pin connector without the Ethernet Bus
CAN-Bus lines and an Ethernet Bus connection. activation port
The High J533 data Bus diagnostic interface uses
a 32-pin connector with the same functions as the Low
version and a 12-pin connector for the Ethernet Bus.
According to the CAN-Bus line, the protocol used is the
CAN-Bus 2.0 (already used in previous models) or the
new protocol CAN-Bus FD. This CAN is used in certain
CAN-Bus lines and employs flexible data technology
that allows up to 4 times more information to be sent
than with the CAN 2.0. The interface for the J533 data
Bus features the new Ethernet Bus for both versions.
This Bus allows communication speeds of up to 100
Mbps. Both the CAN-Bus FD and the Ethernet Bus are
described in the next pages:
The SEAT Leon has 3 architectures:
• Low architecture.
• High architecture.
• mHEV architecture.
The interface for the Low J533 data Bus is used in the
Low architecture and the interface for the High J533
data Bus is used for the High and mHEV architectures.

COMPONENT PROTECTION
Component protection prevents stolen units from being
installed in other vehicles. The units protected by this
function are:
• Data Bus diagnostic interface J533.
• Airbag control unit J234.
• Adaptive cruise control unit J428.
• Front camera used for the driver assistance systems
R242.
• Adaptive cruise control unit J428.
• Blind Spot Monitor control unit J1086.
• Blind Spot Monitor control unit J1087. The functions that can be coded for Gateway are:
• Onboard supply control unit J519. • Cruise control system CCS.
• Control unit in dash panel insert J285. • Tiredness recognition system MKE.
• Digital sound package amplifier R184. • Drive Profile.
• Control unit 1 for information electronics J794. The functions that can be coded for J794 are:
• Bluetooth.
• FullLINk.
SWAP • Wireless FullLINk.
• The reproduction of multimedia files via Wi-Fi.
The software protection (SWAP) allows certain functions
• Voice control.
to be coded in after-sales that are not activated from
• Navigation data update.
factory and that the customer wishes to incorporate in
their vehicle. The functions are assigned to a specific The functions that can be coded for the J428 Adaptive
control unit. Cruise Control unit are:
• Side Assist.
The units in question are:
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
• Data Bus diagnostic interface J533.
• Front Assist.
• Control unit 1 for information electronics J794.

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 Data Bus diagnostic interface J533 High

32-pin connector with the Ethernet Bus activation

port
12-pin connector for 6 Ethernet Bus lines

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TRANSPORT MODE
When this mode is activated, the electrical consumption
of the vehicle is reduced, as certain consumers are
disconnected or limited.
Transport mode is activated and deactivated from the
J533 data Bus diagnostic interface via the ODIS Service
diagnosis system.

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DATA BUSES

CAN-Bus 2.0

Control Field Data field

Control Field Data field

R0 (Recessive 0) 8 bytes
IDE (Identifier Extension) DLC (Data Length Code)

CAN-BUS 2.0 CAN-BUS FD

The CAN-Bus Migration is a communication line with The CAN-Bus FD (Flexible Data) was designed
CAN-Bus 2.0 technology. with the aim of reaching data transfer speeds of up to
The control units connected to the CAN-Bus Migration 2,000 Kbps, 8 times more than the CAN-Bus 2.0. The
are: technology is similar to that of the CAN-Bus 2.0, but with
• Selector mechanism EX2. certain improvements in relation to both the hardware
• Gearbox oil cooling pump V478. and the software.
• Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox J743. In terms of the hardware, the control units connected
• Parking lock actuator V682. to the CAN-Bus FD require the latest generation
transceivers that allow data reading of 8 to 64 bytes
and support 2,000 kbps of speed. This is why the
CAN-Bus 2.0 control units are not compatible with the
CAN-Bus FD.
In terms of the software, the CAN-Bus FD uses a frame
that is similar to that of the CAN-Bus 2.0. The difference

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 CAN-Bus FD

Control Field Data field

Control Field Data field

IDE
(Identifier
Extension)

DLC (Data Length Code) 8 - 64 bytes

EDL (Extended R0 (Recessive
Data Length) 0) ESI (Error State Indicator)
BRS (Bit Rate D177-04
Switch)

lies in the control field and data field, which can The diagnostic connector allows communication both
now be longer. This allows more information to be for speeds of 500 Kbps and 2,000 Kbps, meaning that
transmitted in the same message. it shares the CAN-Bus 2.0 terminals with those of the FD
With respect to the CAN-Bus 2.0, the control field adds CAN-Bus.
the following bits: EDL (Extended Data Length), BRS (Bit
Rate Switch) and ESI (Error State Indicator). These new
bits allow more thorough and accurate identification.
The data field uses the technology (Flexible DATA),
meaning it can use from 8 to 64 bytes, compared to the
8 bytes of the CAN 2.0.
The Buses with CAN-Bus FD technology are:
• Hybrid CAN.
• Drive CAN.
• Drivetrain CAN.
• Extended CAN.
• Diagnosis CAN.

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DATA BUSES

ETHERNET BUS The units that feature a switch are: the J533 data Bus
diagnostic interface and the J794 control unit 1 for
Depending on the equipment, the Low, High and mHEV
information electronics. The units connected to the
architectures include the Ethernet Bus for certain
switch of the J533 data Bus diagnostic interface are
systems. The Ethernet Bus is a communication system
the J285 control unit in dash panel insert, the J189
created for exchanging data at high speed. This Bus
reversing camera, the J794 control unit 1 for information
transmits information at 100 Mbps and uses a reliable
electronics, the emergency call module and the J949
data exchange protocol. This reliability is achieved
communication unit. The units connected to the J794
through the TCP/IP protocol. The TCP (Transmission
control unit 1 for information electronics are the R184
Control Protocol) protocol ensures that the data
digital sound package amplifier and the J533 data Bus
emitted are received without errors and in the same
diagnostic interface.
order in which they were emitted. The IP (Internet
protocol) protocol is a number that identifies in a The J428 ACC control unit and the R242 front camera
logical and hierarchical way a control unit within the for driver assist systems are connected point-to-point
network. via the Ethernet Bus.

The Ethernet Bus uses point-to-point connections,

which means that the Ethernet Bus of one control unit is
connected via a twisted pair cable to another control
unit. To form networks with more than two control units,
one of the 2 must be equipped with a switch. Switches
allow both parts to send messages at the same time.
As such, a control unit can simultaneously send 100
Mbps and receive 100 Mbps. There are no collisions in
accessing the Bus, as with the CAN Bus, or wait times, as
with the MOST.

Data Bus diagnostic interface J533

Switch

Control unit in dash panel

insert J285

Reversing camera J189

Control unit 1 for

information electronics
J794 Adaptive cruise
control unit
J428

Emergency call module

control unit and
communication unit J949

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Control unit 1 for information electronics J794

Digital sound Data Bus diagnostic

package amplifier interface J533
R184

Switch

Emergency call module

control unit and
communication unit J949 Reversing camera
J189

Front camera used for the driver

assistance systems R242

Digital sound package amplifier R184

Control unit in dash panel insert J285

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DATA BUSES

LOW ARCHITECTURE
The Low architecture uses the Low J533 data Bus interface and is made up of the following communication lines:
Drive CAN Bus, Drivetrain CAN-Bus, Extended CAN-Bus, Comfort CAN-Bus, Private CAN-Bus, Infotainment CAN-Bus,

Air quality sensor

Control unit for Multifunction
G238
steering wheel steering wheel
contact detection control unit J453
Vehicle interior J1158
temperature
sensor
G1090 Multifunction LIN-Bus
Climatronic control
Climate LIN-Bus

unit J255
Fresh air blower
control unit J126
Diagnostic Data Bus
connection U31 diagnostic
Refrigerant circuit interface J533
pressure sensor Diagnosis CAN-Bus
G805
Migration CAN-Bus
Operating and
display unit for rear
air conditioning Battery monitoring
system E265 control unit J367

Selector

Charger LIN-
mechanism EX2

Bus

Extended CAN-Bus
Gearbox oil C Alternator
cooling pump

Running gear CAN-Bus

Infotainment CAN-Bus
V478

Mechatronic unit Radiator LIN-Bus

for DSG dual
clutch gearbox Radiator blind
J743 control motor 2
V550
Parking lock Engine control
actuator V682 unit J623

Front seat belts

NX10 and NX11

Belt LIN-Bus Drive CAN-Bus

Airbag control unit
J234

Parking aid control ABS control unit Brake servo NX6 Power steering Electronically
unit J446 J104 control unit J500 controlled damping
control unit J250

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 Migration CAN-Bus and Diagnosis CAN-Bus. The J794 control unit 1 for information electronics and the J189 reversing
camera communicate via the Ethernet Bus. The J428 ACC control unit and the R242 front camera for driver assist
systems are connected to the Extended CAN-Bus and communicate via the Ethernet Bus.

Control unit for front left seat Trailer detector Entry and start
adjustment J1112 control unit J345 authorisation
control unit J518
Steering column
Sliding sunroof lock control
adjustment control element N360
Comfort CAN-Bus

unit J245
Control unit for
break-in protection
J1191, J1192, J1193,
J1194, J1195

Front left headlight

MX1
Driver door control Front passenger
unit J386 door control unit
J387

Front right headlight

MX2
Control unit in Door Tailgate control
dash panel insert LIN-Bus unit J605
J285 Private CAN-Bus

Rear left Rear right

window window
regulator motor regulator motor
V26 V27
Adaptive cruise
control unit J428
Emergency call module
control unit and Ethernet Bus
communication unit Front camera for
J949 driver assist systems
R242 Onboard supply
control unit J519

Auxiliary heater control Blind Spot Monitor

unit J364 control unit J1086

Heater LIN-Bus Private

CAN-Bus

Remote control Blind Spot Monitor

receiver for auxiliary control unit 2 J1087
coolant heater R149

Reversing camera
J189
Control unit 1 for information
electronics J794
Ethernet Bus

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DATA BUSES

HIGH ARCHITECTURE
The High architecture uses the High J533 data Bus interface. This, in turn, uses the 12-pin connector to connect
to the J285 control unit in dash panel insert, the J949 emergency call module control unit and communication unit,

Air quality sensor

Control unit for Multifunction
G238
steering wheel steering wheel
contact detection control unit J453
Vehicle interior J1158
temperature
sensor
G1090 Multifunction LIN-Bus
Climatronic
Climate LIN-Bus

control unit J255

Fresh air blower
control unit J126
Data Bus
Diagnostic diagnostic
Refrigerant circuit connection U31 interface J533
pressure sensor Diagnosis CAN-Bus
G805
Migration CAN-Bus
Operating and
display unit for rear
air conditioning Battery
system E265 monitoring
control unit J367
Selector

Charger LIN-
mechanism EX2

Extended CAN-Bus
Bus
Gearbox oil C Alternator
cooling pump

Infotainment CAN-Bus
V478

Mechatronic unit
Radiator LIN-Bus
for DSG dual
clutch gearbox Radiator blind
J743 control motor 2
V550
Parking lock Engine control
actuator V682 unit J623

Front seat belts

NX10 and NX11
Belt LIN-Bus Drive CAN-Bus
Airbag control unit
J234
Running gear CAN-Bus

Parking aid control ABS control unit Brake servo NX6 Power steering Electronically Ethernet Bus
unit J446 J104 control unit J500 controlled damping
control unit J250

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 the J794 control unit 1 for information electronics and the J189 reversing camera via the new Ethernet Bus. The new
Ethernet Bus is represented with a green line.

Control unit for front left Trailer detector Entry and start
seat adjustment J1112 control unit J345 authorisation
control unit J518

Sliding sunroof Steering column

adjustment control lock control
Comfort CAN-Bus

unit J245 element N360

Control unit for
break-in protection
J1191, J1192, J1193,
J1194, J1195

Front left headlight

MX1
Driver door control
Front passenger
unit J386
Ethernet Bus

door control unit

J387

Front right headlight

MX2
Door
LIN-Bus Tailgate control
Control unit in unit J605
dash panel insert
J285 Private CAN-Bus

Rear left Rear right

window window
regulator motor regulator motor
V26 V27
Adaptive cruise
control unit J428
Ethernet Bus Emergency call module
control unit and
Ethernet Bus
communication unit Front camera for
J949 driver assist systems
R242 Onboard supply
control unit J519
Auxiliary heater control
unit J364
Blind Spot Monitor
control unit J1086
Remote control
receiver for auxiliary Private
Heater LIN- coolant heater R149 CAN-Bus
Bus
Digital sound package
amplifier R184
Blind Spot Monitor
Control unit 1 for control unit 2 J1087
Ethernet Bus information electronics
J794 Reversing camera
J189
J685 display unit for front
information display and
operating unit control

Ethernet Bus
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DATA BUSES

MHEV ARCHITECTURE
The mHEV architecture uses the High J533 data Bus interface. To manage the particularities of the semi-hybrid
system, the mHEV architecture adds the new Hybrid CAN-Bus line to the High architecture configuration. The control

Climate LIN-Bus
Air quality sensor
Control unit for Multifunction
G238
steering wheel steering wheel
contact detection control unit J453
Vehicle interior J1158
temperature
Multifunction LIN-Bus
sensor
G1090
Climatronic control Charger LIN-Bus
unit J255 Battery monitoring
Fresh air blower
control unit J367
control unit J126
Diagnostic Data Bus
connection U31 diagnostic
Refrigerant circuit interface J533
pressure sensor
Diagnosis CAN-Bus
G805

Migration CAN-Bus
Operating and
display unit for rear
air conditioning 48 V battery A6
system E265

Selector

Hybrid CAN-Bus
mechanism EX2 Voltage
converter (48
V/12 V) A7

Extended CAN-Bus
Gearbox oil
cooling pump

Infotainment CAN-Bus
V478 Alternator C29

Mechatronic unit Radiator LIN-Bus

for DSG dual
clutch gearbox
J743 Private CAN-Bus
Radiator blind
Parking lock control motor 2
actuator V682 V550
Engine control
unit J623

Front seat belts

NX10 and NX11
Belt LIN-Bus Drive CAN-Bus
Airbag control unit
J234
Running gear CAN-Bus

Parking aid control ABS control unit Brake servo NX6 Electronically Ethernet Bus
Power steering
unit J446 J104 controlled
control unit J500
damping control
unit J250

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 units connected to the Hybrid CAN-Bus are: the A6 48 V battery, the A7 voltage converter (48 V/12 V) and the C29
alternator. The latter is connected to the J623 engine control unit via the Private CAN-Bus to regulate the load
conditions.

Control unit for front left Trailer detector Entry and start
seat adjustment J1112 control unit J345 authorisation
control unit J518
Steering column
Sliding sunroof lock control
adjustment control element N360
Comfort CAN-Bus

unit J245
Control unit for
break-in protection
J1191, J1192, J1193,
J1194, J1195

Front left headlight

MX1

Driver door control Front passenger

Ethernet Bus

unit J386 door control unit

J387

Front right headlight

MX2
Door LIN- Door LIN- Tailgate control
Control unit in Bus Bus unit J605
dash panel insert
J285 Private CAN-Bus

Rear right
Rear left window
window
regulator motor
regulator motor
V26
V27
Adaptive cruise
control unit J428
Ethernet Bus Emergency call
module control unit
and communication Ethernet Bus Front camera
unit J949 for driver assist
systems R242
Onboard supply
Auxiliary heater control unit J519
control unit J364
Blind Spot Monitor
control unit J1086
Remote control
receiver for auxiliary
Heater LIN- coolant heater R149
Bus Private CAN-Bus
Digital sound
package amplifier
R184 Blind Spot Monitor
Control unit 1 control unit 2
for information J1087
electronics J794 Reversing
camera J189
J685 display unit for front
information display and
operating unit control

Ethernet Bus D177-08

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DATA BUSES

LIN-BUS ARCHITECTURE FOR

THE ONBOARD SUPPLY
The J519 onboard supply control unit manages up to 6
LIN-Bus lines. The LIN-Bus consists of a single-wire Bus
that is purple, with cable cross section of 0.35 mm that
does not require shielding. The operating speed reaches
a maximum of 20 Kbps.
This Bus uses a hierarchical architecture (master/slave),
and allows sensors or actuators to be connected to the Light 1 for front left door
control units. The system allows data to be exchanged background lighting L199
between a LIN master control unit and up to 16 LIN slave (x2)
control units. The commands are always transmitted
in one direction only, from the master control unit to

Smart Light LIN-Bus

the sensor or actuator connected in the downstream
direction. The data exchange is done via the master Levers LIN-Bus
control unit, which, in turn, is connected to the CAN-Bus.
The LIN-Bus lines connected to the J519 onboard supply
control unit are: Rear LIN-Bus
• Visibility LIN-Bus.
• Alarm horn LIN-Bus.
• Roof LIN-Bus.
Visibility LIN-Bus
• Smart Light LIN-Bus.
• Levers LIN-Bus.
• Rear LIN-Bus. Alarm horn LIN-Bus

The following components are connected to the

Visibility LIN-Bus:
• Lighting control unit EX59.
• Air humidity, rain and light sensor G823.
• Windscreen wiper motor V.
The following components are connected to the Roof
LIN-Bus:
• Anti-theft system sensor G578.
Onboard supply control
• Front roof module WX3.
unit J519
• Rear interior light WX2.
The following components are connected to the Smart
Light LIN-Bus:
Roof LIN-Bus

• Smart Light lighting (x8).

• Front left door guiding light (x2).
• Front left cascade door light.
• Front right door guide light (x2).
• Front right cascade door light.
The following components are connected to the Levers
LIN-Bus:
• Steering column module control unit J527.
The following components are connected to the Rear
LIN-Bus:
• Tailgate opening control unit J938.
• Left tail light MX3.
• Right tail light MX4.
• Centre tail light MX13.

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Light 1 for front right door Light 1 for dashboard Light 2 for front left Light 2 for front right
background lighting background lighting door background door background
L200 (x2) L292 (x8) lighting L203 lighting L204

Steering column module

control unit J527

Tailgate opening
control unit J938

Lighting control
unit EX59

Air humidity, rain

and light sensor
G823

Left tail light MX3

Windscreen wiper
motor V

Alarm horn H12

Right tail light

Anti-theft system MX4
sensor G578

Front roof module

WX3

Rear interior light

WX2 Centre tail light
MX13

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ONBOARD SUPPLY
Depending on the equipment, the SEAT Leon has a total • Light 2 for front left door background lighting L203.
of 57 control units for the Low architecture, 73 for the • Light 2 for front right door background lighting L204.
High architecture and 76 for the mHEV architecture. • Light 1 for dashboard background lighting L292.
All architectures include the J519 onboard supply • Steering column module control unit J527.
control unit, which has new features compared to its • Tailgate/bonnet opening control unit J938.
predecessors. This unit is connected to the Comfort • Left tail light MX3.
CAN-Bus and has a Private CAN-Bus line on which the • Centre tail light MX13.
following control units are connected: • Right tail light MX4.
• Entry and start authorisation control unit J518.
• Front left headlight MX1.
• Front right headlight MX2.
The remaining functions are performed via LIN-Bus. The
connected units are:
Air humidity, rain and
• Lighting control unit EX59.
light sensor G823
• Air humidity, rain and light sensor G823.
• Windscreen wiper motor V.
Light 2 for front right door background
• Alarm horn H12. lighting L204
• Anti-theft system sensor G578.
• Front roof module WX3.
Light 1 for front right door background
• Rear interior light WX2.
lighting L200
• Light 1 for front left door background lighting L199.
• Light 1 for front right door background lighting L200.
Light 1 for dashboard
background lighting L292

Front left headlight MX1

Front right headlight MX2

Alarm horn H12

Windscreen wiper motor V

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 Front roof module Anti-theft system sensor Rear interior light WX2
WX3 G578

Right tail light MX4

Centre tail light MX13

Left tail light MX3

Light 2 for front left door background lighting L203

Light 1 for front left door background lighting L199

Lighting control unit EX59

Onboard supply control unit J519

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ONBOARD SUPPLY
The J519 onboard supply control unit is available in 2 The following versions are available:
versions, which are different in terms of the functions • Medium.
they carry out. • Medium +1.

Optional functions

Medium +1

Medium Outside
temperature

Comfort opening Horn Lock/unlock button

Smart Light sensor Start button Heated rear

window

3X
0
0

Central locking Brake light switch Coolant level

warning

Terminal Body level sensor Bonnet monitoring

management

Radio frequency Information for the Tank cap

transmitter driver

Control location Reverse gear P-verriegelt

lights switch

Windscreen wiper Side lights Load management

pump

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 As a new feature, the J519 onboard supply control unit
also now controls the immobiliser function. The new
SEAT Leon immobiliser belongs to the 5D generation.

Cornering light Lighting for footwell Welcome Light Indicator lights Diagnosis for
area lighting

SAFE function Alarm horn Alarm horn LIN-Bus

Switch 1 Lighting switch Central locking Power for interior Front windscreen
lighting wiper

CAN-BAP Main beam Comfort opening Number plate lights Virtual pedal
headlights and closing

KESSY

Door status Front fog lights Keyless entry and Interior lights Private CAN-Bus
start

LED

Emergency lights Front LED Rain and light Luggage Comfort CAN-Bus
headlights sensor compartment light

Indicators Dipped beam Slope sensor Rear lights Rear LIN-Bus

AUTO

Daytime running Automatic lights Panoramic sliding Interior light Visibility LIN-Bus
light sunroof roller blind module

Light range Coming Home and Panoramic sliding Functional Levers LIN-Bus
regulation Leaving Home sunroof background
lighting

Rear fog lights Daytime running Interior monitoring Humidity sensor Roof LIN-Bus
light assist system

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Side light module / Daytime running light module

Dipped beam module

Main beam module

Direction indicator

EcoLED

Fog light

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HEADLIGHTS
The headlights have 2 configurations: The EcoLED headlights can provide a lighting capacity
• EcoLED. that ranges between 500 and 550 lumens.
• High LED. The height of the headlights is adjusted manually from
The EcoLED front headlight has a new design and is the infotainment system. The J519 onboard supply
characterised by inverting the parabola and placing control unit sends a PWM signal to the motor for
the LED modules at the top. This is because the new adjusting the height of the headlights. This is a direct
installation location at the top does not produce any current and stepper motor.
glare when you stare at it. The LED elements that make The High LED headlight has the same design as the Full
up the headlight are: LED used on the SEAT Tarraco and consists of:
• Side light module / Daytime running light module. • Side light module / Daytime running light module /
• Direction indicator. Direction indicator.
• 2 dipped beam modules. • Dipped beam module.
• Main beam module. • Main beam module.
The Side light module / Daytime running light
module consists of 3 LEDs, the Direction indicator
consists of 3 yellow LEDs, the 2 Dipped beam
modules each consist of 1 LED chip and the Main
beam module consists of 3 LED chips. Each LED chip
contains 3 LEDs, whereby the power and configuration
may vary depending on the manufacturer.
Note: For more information about the SEAT Tarraco High
LED headlights, please read SEAT self study program no.
172.

High LED

Daytime running light / Side light

/ Direction indicator

Dipped beam module

Main beam module

Fog light

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONTROL UNIT EX59
The EX59 exterior lighting control unit is a touch switch
that replaces the traditional rotary control for the lights.
This unit is located in the same area as the previous
rotary control.
The EX59 exterior lighting control unit forms part of the
new button design on the SEAT Leon. As such, certain
button functions have been taken over by this unit.
The functions that have been taken over are:
• Light switching mode.
• Front fog light switching mode.
• Rear fog light switching mode.
• Front demister switching mode.
• Rear demister switching mode.
The buttons of the EX59 exterior lighting control unit are
capacitive. A LED included in each ideogram shows the
functions it is alternating between with each press.
In contrast to the previous rotary light switch, this is
connected to the J519 onboard supply control unit via
the Visibility LIN-Bus. This unit receives the request
to switch on the lights and generates a CAN signal to
request the switching on of the lights via the Private
CAN-Bus.
Via the “Mode” switch, the lights, fog lights and rear
window and windscreen demister are activated and
deactivated alternately by repetitive touches on the
corresponding ideogram.
The lighting control management is now automatic
and shows the information on the dash panel insert.
The modes change depending on the user interaction,
driving conditions and day/night cycle.

Side light indicator

Front fog light

Light mode selection

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 Automatic mode indicator

Side light / daytime running light

indicator

Rear fog light

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The behaviour of the lights varies depending on the control unit allows the auto, side light or off modes to
driving circumstances. In the image, the change in status be selected manually. By selecting the side light mode,
by pressing manually is shown in orange. The blue the unit is configured for parking light. With the ignition
shows the automatic change in status depending on switched on, the auto, dipped beam, side light or off
the status of terminal 15 and the driving circumstances. modes can be selected manually.
With the ignition switched off, the EX59 exterior lighting

More than 10 km/h

Less than 10 km/h or 100 m

Ignition switched on

Ignition switched off

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The EX59 exterior lighting control unit switches to Auto
mode provided the vehicle has exceeded 10 km/h or
has travelled more than 100 metres and it cannot be
changed while driving.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

REAR LIGHTS
The rear lights on the new SEAT Leon consist of a left • Reverse gear module / Fog light with 2 LEDs.
fixed light, a right fixed light and a mobile light on the • Third brake light module with 18 LEDs.
tailgate. Depending on the equipment, there are 3 • The 6 side light fixed light LEDs are the same as for
different configurations: the brake light. In this case, the J519 onboard supply
• Low EcoLED. control unit sends a signal to give the LEDs greater
• High LED. intensity.
• High LED Plus. The High EcoLED lights consist of:
The Low EcoLED lights consist of: • Direction indicator with 35 yellow LEDs, fixed light.
• Direction indicator with 6 yellow LEDs. • Direction indicator with 24 yellow LEDs, mobile light.
• Side light with 6 LEDs, fixed light. • Side light with 22 LEDs, fixed light.
• Side light module with 6 LEDs, mobile light. • Side light module with 39 LEDs at the top and 24 at
• Brake light module with 6 LEDs. the bottom, mobile light.

Low EcoLED

Third brake light module

Position module

Direction indicator

Side light module /

Brake light module

Reverse gear module /

fog light

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• Brake light module with 6 LEDs. The dynamic direction indicator uses the mobile
• Reverse gear module / Fog light with 2 LEDs. part and fixed part LEDs in a sequential way. In contrast
• Third brake light module with 26 LEDs. to the dynamic indicator on the SEAT Tarraco, this
• High lights on this page. operates in 10 phases. This effect is achieved via the
The High LED Plus lights consist of the same elements management included on the light itself and is activated
as the High LED light. The particularity lies in that they by a pulse-width modulation from the J519 onboard
include dynamic direction indicator functions and the supply control unit.
Welcome and Goodbye Ceremony.
The Welcome Ceremony/Goodbye Ceremony
function is activated when the vehicle is opened or
closed. When requesting the opening function from
the control, the LEDs move through the rear lights from
the centre to the right and left ends. When closing the
vehicle, the sequence is reversed.

High LED / High LED Plus

Third brake light module

Position module

Brake light module

Side light module

Direction indicator

Side light module

Reverse gear module /

fog light

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The new SEAT Leon features complete exterior LED
lighting for the entire range and regardless of the finish.
Onboard supply control unit
The exterior lighting consists of: J519
• Front LED fog lights.
• LED headlights.
• LED rear lights.
• Lighting on the rear-view mirror.
• Lighting on the LED direction indicators.
Optionally, the Welcome Ceremony/Goodbye
Ceremony function is included on the exterior mirrors.
Key with remote control
By pressing the key release button on the remote
control, a wireless signal with carrier wave is generated
to the J519 onboard supply control unit. This unit
receives the signal, performs the key recognition and in 31
case of a security match, sends the request to activate
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the lighting via the Comfort CAN-Bus to the front door
control units. This sends a power signal to switch on
the LED.
Lighting control unit
As a new feature, the Welcome Ceremony/Goodbye EX59
Ceremony lighting includes the message "Hello", which
replaces the previous message "Leon" with an outline
of the vehicle.

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31

Air humidity, rain and

light sensor G823

G76 rear left vehicle

level sensor

31
Visibility LIN-Bus

F4 reverse lights
switch

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31
Brake pedal position
sender G100

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 Fog light bulb L22
31 and L23

Number plate light

31 X4 and X5

Private CAN-Bus
Left headlight
MX1 and MX2
Data Bus diagnostic interface
J533

Rear LIN-Bus Left tail light MX3

Right tail light MX4

Migration CAN-Bus

Selector mechanism
EX2
Centre tail light MX13

Infotainment CAN-
Bus

Steering column module

Levers LIN-Bus control unit J527

Control unit 1
for information
electronics J794

Control unit in dash

panel insert J285 Extended CAN-Bus

Adaptive cruise
control unit J428
J387 passenger door
Comfort CAN-Bus

control unit

Passenger side
exterior mirror VX5
31

Driver door control unit

J386

Driver side exterior

mirror VX4
31

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INTERIOR LIGHTING
The interior lighting has been completely upgraded.
Now, the lighting forms part of the driving experience,
helping to indicate specific situations that would be a
distraction for the driver. To achieve this experience, the
Light 1 for front left door Side Assist driver side warning
lighting is divided into 2 different concepts:
background lighting L199 (x2) light KXX1
• Background lighting.
• Functional background lighting.
The background lighting consists of:
• Footwell lights.
• Luggage compartment light.
• Storage compartment light.
• Sun visor light.
• Glove compartment light.
• Front reading light.
• Rear reading light.
The functional background lighting consists of:
• Light 1 for dashboard background lighting L292.
• Light 1 for front door background lighting L199 and
L200.
• Light 2 for front door background lighting L203 and
L204.
• Side Assist driver side warning light KXX1 and KXX2.

Light 2 for front left door background

lighting L203

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 Side Assist driver side warning Light 1 for front right door
Light 1 for dashboard background lighting L292 (x8) light KXX2 background lighting L200 (x2)

Light 2 for front right door background lighting

L204

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INTERIOR LIGHTING
The functional background lighting allows light • Door open warning.
sequences to be generated according to the specific • Child safety.
needs. These sequences show warnings or safety • Warnblinker.
warnings in a conspicuous way. • Mood Welcome Ceremony/Goodbye Ceremony.
The planned functions are: • FPA Welcome Ceremony/Goodbye Ceremony.
• Welcome Ceremony.
• Goodbye Welcome.

The Welcome Ceremony

function does a sweep
from the centre to the ends
by pressing open on the
vehicle key.

The Goodbye Ceremony

function does a sweep
from the centre to the ends
by pressing close on the
vehicle key.

The Door warning

open function allows the
detection of the front door
that is currently open.

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 Child Safety indicates
that the window lock
system for children has
been activated.

Mood allows the user

to detect the change in
configuration from the
infotainment system.

The WarnbLINker
accompanies the exterior
indicators, showing that
the emergency lights have
been activated.

The FPA performs a sweep

like that of the Welcome
Ceremony/Goodbye
Ceremony with each
colour change performed
from the infotainment
system.

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INTERIOR LIGHTING

Cooling cover

Light 1 for dashboard background lighting L292 (x8)

Guiding light
Reflector

Electric
connector
Diffuser

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 FUNCTIONAL BACKGROUND
LIGHTING
The functional background lighting consists of:
• Smart Light.
• Front door functional background lighting.

SMART LIGHT
The Smart Light functional lighting consists of:
• Cooling cover.
• Reflector.
• Diffuser.
• Guiding light.
• Wrap Around trim.
• Light 1 for dashboard background lighting L292.
The cooling cover is attached to the dashboard.
Wrap Around trim
It serves as a trim and allows the assembly to be
ventilated. The reflector creates an area of darkness
in the rear so that the light is projected forwards. The
diffuser serves as a support for the guiding light
assembly and for each L292 light 1 for dashboard
background lighting.. Both the diffuser and the guiding
light are made of polycarbonate.
The Wrap Around trim is offered in different colours
depending on the vehicle finish.
To generate the lighting effect over the entire surface,
the system has 8 L292 lights 1 for dashboard
background lighting. These units use RGB technology,
which allows up to 6 colours to be selected. Each unit
has its own entity, which allows the system to switch
each one on and off independently. They are powered
by battery voltage and each unit is connected to the
Smart Light LIN-Bus. The 8 units are divided into 2
groups, 4 for the flat part and 4 for the curved part.

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INTERIOR LIGHTING

FRONT DOOR FUNCTIONAL

BACKGROUND LIGHTING
The Front door functional background lighting Front door guiding light
consists of:
• Front door guiding light.
• Front door cascade light.
The front door guiding light is located above the
interior closing handle. The assembly consists of 2
Side Assist driver side warning
guiding light tubes made of polycarbonate, a diffuser
light KXX1 and KXX2.
to make the back part darker and 2 L199/ L200 Lights
1 for front door background lighting. Each unit has
an RGB-type LED, is powered by battery voltage and is
connected to the Smart Light LIN-Bus.
The front door cascade light consists of:
• Cascade light diffuser.
• Light 2 for front door background lighting L203 and
L204.
The front door cascade light is located below the
interior closing handle. The assembly is made up of a
diffuser and the L203/L204 Light 2 for front door
background lighting. The cascade light assembly
of the front door does not have a guiding light.as the
lighting effect does not require as much precision as
the guiding light of the front door. The L203/L204 light
2front door background lighting is powered by battery
voltage and is connected to the Smart Light LIN-Bus. Front door cascade light
The units of both assemblies can be replaced
independently, although each module is associated
with a position and they cannot be exchanged.
If the vehicle features Side Assist, the KXX1/KXX2 Side
Assist warning light will form part of the front door
guiding light assembly. This light consists of 3 orange
LEDs, each one powered at 2 V. The assembly has a
consumption of around 50 milliamps.

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 Light compartment

Light 1 for front door

Light 1 for front door background lighting L199
background lighting L199 / L200
/ L200 Diffuser

Light 2 for front door background lighting L203

/ L204

Diffuser

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INTERIOR LIGHTING
The J519 Onboard supply control unit is responsible
for activating the interior lighting. It has 3 types of Tailgate/bonnet
activation: unlocking switch E165 31
• Via conventional cable.
• Via the Smart Light LIN-Bus.
• Via the Roof LIN-Bus.
The components for activation via conventional cable
are powered by battery voltage and are: Tailgate/bonnet
• Luggage compartment light W3. closing unit VX25 31
• Driver side illuminated vanity mirror W20.
• Front passenger side illuminated vanity mirror W14.
• Front left footwell illumination bulb L151. Driver side mirror
• Front right footwell illumination bulb L152. contact switch F147 31
• Storage compartment illumination bulb L120.
• Front left footwell light K268. Passenger side mirror
• Front right footwell light K269. contact switch F148 31
The components for the Smart Light LIN-Bus are:
Glove compartment
• Light 1 for front door background lighting L199 / L200.
switch E26 31
• Light 1 for dashboard background lighting L292.
• Light 2 for front door background lighting L203 / L204.
Lighting control unit
The components for the Roof LIN-Bus are: EX59 30
• Front roof module WX3.
• Rear interior light WX2.
The operation of both the WX3 front roof module and
the WX2 rear interior light is explained in detail on the
Entry and start 31
next page.
authorisation button
E408
31

Driver side entry

light W92
31

Passenger side
entry light W93 31

Side Assist driver

side warning light Blind Spot Monitor
KXX1 control unit J1087

Side Assist
passenger side Blind Spot Monitor
warning light control unit J1086
KXX2

31 31

Light 1 for front left door Light 1 for front right door
background lighting L199 background lighting
(x2) L200 (x2)
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 Key with remote
control
31 Luggage
compartment light
W3
Onboard supply control
unit J519
Driver side
31 illuminated vanity
mirror W20

Front passenger side

illuminated vanity
31 mirror W14

Front left footwell

illumination bulb
31 L151

Visibility LIN-Bus

Front right footwell

Air humidity, rain illumination bulb
30 and light sensor 31 L152
G823

31
Levers LIN-Bus
Storage
compartment
Steering column 31 illumination bulb
module control unit L120
J527
Control unit in 31
dash panel insert
J285 Front left footwell
light K268
31
Front door
control unit
J386 / J387 Front right footwell
light K269
31
Control unit 1
for information
electronics J794

Glove compartment
31 light W6
Entry and start
Data Bus
authorisation
diagnostic
control unit
interface J533
J518
Smart Light LIN-Bus Front roof module
31 WX3

31 31 31 Roof LIN-
Bus

Rear interior light

31 WX2
Light 1 for dashboard Light 2 for front left Light 2 for front
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background lighting door background right door
L292 (x8) lighting L203 background
lighting L204 45
INTERIOR LIGHTING
TOUCH AREA OF THE INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT The sliding sunroof control also features a capacitive
The WX3 Front roof module is located on the vehicle touch area. The sliding sunroof performs the operations
roof. It encompasses 4 different systems: according to the gesture made in the capacitive touch
• Front reading light. area.
• Sliding sunroof control. This emergency assistance call button is identified
• Emergency assistance call button. in red and has a LED to indicate the system's status.
• Information for airbag. The WX2 rear interior light has a capacitive button on
The front reading light is activated by pressing the the light itself.
reading light button or the light itself. Both buttons are
capacitive. The light intensity is adjusted according to
the time the button is pressed in the capacitive area.

Front roof module WX3 Rear interior light WX2

Emergency assistance
call button

Sliding sunroof
control

Telematics button module E734

Front reading light

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
J685 display unit for front information display and operating unit control

Increasing/lowering
the passenger side air
Increasing/lowering the conditioning system
volume temperature (left-hand
Switch the screen with a J685
Increase/lower the driver side air drive vehicles)
front information control unit
conditioning system temperature (left-
on/off.
hand drive vehicles)

Climatronic control unit

J255

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TOUCH AREA UNDER THE SCREEN • Volume control.

The SEAT Leon provides 2 configurations for the • Temperature control of the driver area.
infotainment system: • Temperature control of the passenger area.
• Media System.
• Connect System.
For the Connect System equipment, the system
features a new 10” screen with a J685 front information
control unit. This includes, among many other functions,
all the climate control system operating modes. At the
bottom of the screen, the system has a panel with a
touch area with capacitive buttons for quick access to Note: For further information about the infotainment
certain functions. system and the climate control system, refer to self
The functions permitted by the buttons are: study program no. 176, SEAT Leon.
• Switching the infotainment system on and off.

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

SWITCH MODULES
To activate and deactivate the different vehicle systems,
the SEAT Leon features 2 switch modules:
• Switch module 1 in centre console EX23.
• Switch module 2 in centre console EX30.
Depending on the equipment, there are different buttons
available in each module.
The mechanical coding of the electric connector of the
switch modules differs according to the function of the
switches installed on the module.

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Lower temperature (left) Increase temperature (right)

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Start device button E378

Auto-hold button E540 Electromechanical parking brake Central locking button

button E538 E600

SWITCH MODULE 1 IN CENTRE CONSOLE

EX23
The EX23 switch module 1 in centre console features the
following buttons:
• Electromechanical parking brake button E538.
• Central locking button E600.
• Auto-hold button E540.
• Start device button E378.
SWITCH MODULE 2 IN CENTRE CONSOLE
EX30
The EX30 switch module 2 in the centre console is
located behind the armrest. This module is available for
the 3-area climatronic. The buttons mounted are:
• Lower temperature.
• Increase temperature.

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 MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
The multifunction steering wheel on the SEAT
Leon is a new design. The driving assist systems and
some configurations of the infotainment system are
incorporated in the J453 multifunction steering
Turn: Increase/lower volume
wheel control unit. Optionally, the multifunction
Press: Silence volume
steering wheel includes the heating on the steering
wheel and the activity detection on the steering
wheel.
Both the heating on the steering wheel and the activity
detection on the steering wheel are shown on the
following pages.

MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL

CONTROL UNIT J453
The J453 multifunction steering wheel control unit
increases the number of buttons associated with the
steering wheel. As such, the driver can navigate the Activate telephone menu (answer
different options on the J453 multifunction steering call, end call)
wheel control unit without taking their hands off the
steering wheel. The unit is available in 3 versions:
• Basic.
• With Cruise Control System (CCS).
• With Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
The basic version does not have buttons for assist
systems or heating on the steering wheel. The version
with Cruise Control System (CCS) allows the driver
to carry out CCS functions from the steering wheel,
and the version with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
replaces the button to open the driving assist systems
menu on the dash panel insert with the activation button
for the new Travel Assist system.

Connect/
Open the driving assist systems on the
disconnect the
dash panel insert
Speed regulator

Modifies the programmed ACC Travel Assist button

distance

+: Increase programmed speed

-: Reduce programmed speed

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SET: Activate ACC/Speed regulator/
Limiter
RES: Reset the programmed ACC speed
or speed regulator

Basic

Switch between media and radio sources

Analogue Panel: No function

Digital Panel: Change the views of the
Change the dash panel insert menu digital panel
(previous/next)

With Cruise Control System

(CCS)

Voice command

Activate or deactivate the

heated steering wheel

Radio: Search for previous/next station.

Media: Short press: previous/next track; long press: fast
forward/rewind

With Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Turn: Search in the dash panel insert menu. In Navigation

mode, turn to increase/reduce the map on the Digital panel.
Press: Select the option that is highlighted on the dash panel
insert

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MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL

HEATING ON THE STEERING WHEEL Foam Interior reinforcement

The heating system on the steering wheel consists

of: Heating mesh
• Data Bus diagnostic interface J533.
• Climatronic control unit J255.
• Control unit in dash panel insert J285. Exterior mesh
• Onboard supply control unit J519.
• Steering column module control unit J527.
• Heated steering wheel sender G428.
• Heating mesh.
• Multifunction steering wheel control unit J453.
The heating on the steering wheel allows 3 levels Insulation
of comfort. Level 1 reaches a temperature of 38ºC,
level 2 reaches 43ºC and level 3 reaches 48ºC. The Leather coating
temperature data are obtained by means of the G428
heated steering wheel sender. This is an NTC sensor.
The heating mesh is capable of emitting a radiation
power of up to 110 W. The mesh covers the entire
steering wheel rim and is located just after the foam
layer.
The button to request the heating is located on the
J453 multifunction steering wheel control unit and
it recognises different combinations for activating the
steering wheel heating levels. The different levels can be
recognised from the dash panel insert.
The button sequence is divided into:
• Short press.
• Long press.
With a short press (less than 1 second), the heating
is connected at maximum level. By pressing the heating
request key repeatedly, the required level is adjusted, Minimum level Intermediate level
with a maximum of 3. Disconnection is carried out in the
same way as the level request, pressing repeatedly until
the OFF icon of the heated steering wheel is shown on
the dash panel insert.
With a long press (more than 1 second), the system
is disconnected regardless of the selected level. By
doing another long press on the steering wheel button,
the heating is connected directly at the last level stored
prior to disconnection.
The heating on the steering wheel only works when the
engine is on.

Maximum level Heating disconnected

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 Heating button

Multifunction steering wheel control unit J453

Heated steering wheel sender G428

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MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL

ACTIVITY DETECTION ON THE

STEERING WHEEL
Steering column module control
The activity detection on the steering wheel is a unit J527 Connector 01
system that is able to detect when the driver enters into
contact with the steering wheel rim.
The activity detection system on the steering wheel
consists of:
• Data Bus diagnostic interface J533.
• Steering column module control unit J527.
• Control unit in dash panel insert J285.
• Control unit for steering wheel contact detection
J1158.
• Capacitive mesh.
For recognition, the system uses a capacitive mesh
with 3 detection zones: interior mesh, left exterior mesh
and right exterior mesh. The mesh covers the entire
steering wheel rim and is located just after the insulation
mesh. The insulation mesh protects the capacitive
mesh from the radiation emitted by the heating mesh.
Connector 03/04
The J527 steering column module control unit has
undergone some modifications. These modifications
Connector 02
include:
• The third lever for the Cruise Control System (CCS)
has gone.
• The connectors have been adapted to new functions.
There are currently 2 versions:
• Steering column module control unit J527 without
heating on the steering wheel.
• Steering column module control unit J527 with
Control unit for steering wheel contact
heating on the steering wheel. detection J1158
The J527 steering column module control unit without
heating on the steering wheel without heating on the
steering wheel has 2 connectors: connector 01 and
connector 03.
The J527 steering column module control unit with
heating on the steering wheel has 3 connectors:
connector 01, connector 02 and connector 03/04.
Connector 02 belongs to the heating on the steering
wheel.
In terms of connectors 03/04, although they have
the same mechanical coding, they differ internally
depending on whether or not heating is installed on the
steering wheel and they are not exchangeable.

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 Interior mesh Right exterior mesh

Left exterior mesh

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MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
The assembly consists of the following components:
• Data Bus diagnostic interface J533.
• Steering column module control unit J527.
• Control unit in dash panel insert J285.
• Control unit for steering wheel contact detection
J1158.
• Climatronic control unit J255. 30
• Onboard supply control unit J519.
• Heated steering wheel sender G428.
• Multifunction steering wheel control unit J453. 31
• Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox J743
• Heating mesh. Onboard supply
• Capacitive mesh. control unit J519

The request for heating on the steering wheel from

the button located on the J453 multifunction steering
wheel control unit, sends a LIN signal to the J533 data
Bus diagnostic interface, which reads the temperature
data from the G428 heated steering wheel sender. The

Levers LIN-Bus
temperature signal is converted into a digital signal by
the J453 multifunction steering wheel control unit. The
data are sent via LIN to the J453 multifunction steering
Steering column
wheel control unit. This unit sends the heating request
module control unit
to the J519 onboard supply control unit and this, in turn, J527
awaits confirmation from the J255 climatronic control
unit. Once confirmed, the J519 onboard supply control
unit sends an activation signal to the J527 steering
column module control unit, which activates the heating
mesh via a PWM signal.
The capacitive mesh of the activity detection on the
steering wheel is managed by the J1158 control unit
for steering wheel contact. This is located inside the
multifunction steering wheel. The information recorded
by the capacitive mesh is sent via LIN from the J1158
control unit for steering wheel contact to the J533 data
31 30 30 31
Bus diagnostic interface. The information obtained from Airbag igniter
on driver side
the activity detection on the steering wheel is important N95
for the operation of the following assist systems: Travel
Assist, Lane Assist and Side Assist.

Multifunction steering
wheel control unit
J453

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 Comfort CAN-Bus

Control unit in dash Climatronic control

panel insert J285 unit J255

Migration CAN-Bus

Data Bus
diagnostic
interface J533

Mechatronic unit
for DSG dual clutch
gearbox J743

Heating mesh

Control unit for steering

wheel contact detection
J1158

Multifunction LIN-Bus

Heated steering wheel

sender G428
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DASH PANEL INSERT
The SEAT Digital Cockpit is offered for the entire In order to display so much information, the SEAT Digital
range. Cockpit uses the new Ethernet Bus connection.
The information of the SEAT Digital Cockpit is shown in The data shown on screen are:
2 areas: • The navigation maps.
• Display. • The front covers of audio files.
• Side indicators. • The photos of phone contacts.
The way in which the content shown by the dash panel • The software update.
insert display is presented can be personalised. This The components that make up the SEAT Digital
personalisation is carried out via the View button Cockpit are:
located on the multifunction steering wheel controls or • Rear housing.
via the infotainment equipment. • Printed circuit board.
The side indicators show control and warning lights. • Front of the shielding cage.
The control and warning lights indicate anomalies or • Display.
specific functions. Some control and warning lights • Left indicator.
come on when the ignition is switched on and should go • Right indicator.
off when the engine starts to run or while driving. • Trim.

Left indicator
Display

Front of the shielding

cage
Trim

Right indicator

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The printed circuit board includes the graphic
controller, operating controller and speaker for acoustic
warnings. A shielding cage prevents interference from
external elements.
The display is TFT-IPS technology with LED lighting
and is 10.25 inches in size with a resolution of 1280x480
pixels.
The left indicator and the right indicator have
physical warning lights that, for legal requirements,
cannot be included on the display. LEDs are used for the
indicators on both sides of the dash panel insert.

Left indicator

Rear housing

Printed circuit board

Right indicator

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TRAILER HITCH

Trailer towing coupling VX15

Trailer coupling motor Hall
sender G473

Trailer detector control unit

J345

Microswitch on the trailer

towing coupling VX15

U10 power socket for trailer

Electric trailer button for

towing coupling E474
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The SEAT Leon has 3 configuration options for the The J345 trailer detector control unit is located
trailer hitch: under the left trim of the luggage compartment and
• Without trailer hitch. carries out the following functions:
• With pre-installation. • Recognition of the request to unlock the trailer hitch.
• With trailer hitch. • Unlocking the trailer hitch via the motor of the VX15
trailer towing coupling.
The pre-installation only installs the J345 trailer
• Activation of the electric socket.
detection control unit.
The option with trailer hitch consists of:
• Trailer detector control unit J345.
• Trailer coupling motor Hall sender G473.
• Microswitch on the trailer towing coupling VX15.
• Button for trailer that can operate electrically for
towing coupling E474.
• Trailer towing coupling VX15.
• Power socket for trailer U10.

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ELECTRICAL TAILGATE

Tailgate motor 1 Hall Tailgate control unit J605 Tailgate motor 1

senders V444 V444

Tailgate motor 2
V445

Tailgate motor 2 Hall

senders V445

Warning buzzer for

Comfort CAN-Bus

the tailgate H32

Button to close Tailgate power

tailgate E574 latching motor VX16

Tailgate unlocking
Tailgate closing unit
switch E165
VX25
Onboard supply
control unit J519

Rear LIN-Bus

Tailgate opening sensor G750

Tailgate opening control unit J938

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The tailgate can be conventional or electric. For the • Locking/unlocking of the lock.
SEAT Leon Sportstourer, the second generation • Anti-pinching function.
virtual pedal system is offered as an option. The The J519 onboard supply control unit now has the E165
second generation virtual pedal is managed by the tailgate release switch connected for the manual
J938 tailgate opening control unit. This unit is opening request.
connected to the Rear LIN-Bus. The opening request
via the virtual pedal is detected by the G750 tailgate
opening sensor. The activation of the V444 and
V445 tailgate motors to open the tailgate is done
via the J605 tailgate control unit. The J605 tailgate
control unit is located under the left trim of the luggage
compartment and carries out the following functions:
• Recognition of the request to open/close the tailgate.
• Tailgate opening and closing.

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PANORAMIC SLIDING SUNROOF
The panoramic sliding sunroof is offered as an • Electrical roller blind.
option. It is a “sliding-tilting” sunroof. • Sliding sunroof motor V1.
This type of sunroof provides the occupants with a sense • Sliding sunroof adjustment control unit J245.
of spaciousness in the interior. • Sunroof roller blind motor V26.
The movements of the panoramic sunroof are: The V26 sunroof roller blind motor is only available for
• Raise the rear part of the glass. the Sportstourer version.
• Open the roof.
• Close the roof.
The panoramic sliding sunroof consists of:
• Sheet of fixed glass.
• Sheet of mobile glass.
• Wind deflector.
• Tilting mechanism.
• Mounting frame.

Sheet of mobile glass Sheet of fixed glass

Wind deflector

Tilting mechanism
Mounting frame

Electrical roller blind

Sunroof roller blind motor V260

Sliding sunroof adjustment control unit

J245

V1 sunroof motor

Electrical
installation

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 Hall sender 1 on Only available for SEAT Leon Sportstourer
sunroof roller blind
motor

Sunroof roller blind

motor V260
Hall sender 2 on
sunroof roller blind
motor

Sliding sunroof
adjustment control unit
Hall sender 1 on J245
sliding sunroof
motor

V1 sunroof motor

Comfort CAN-Bus

Hall sender 2 on
sliding sunroof
motor

Onboard supply control

unit J519

Roof LIN-Bus
Front roof module
WX3

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The electrical installation of the panoramic sliding The opening and closing request is done with the WX3
sunroof consists of: front roof module. This module has a capacitive sensor
• Hall sender 1 on sliding sunroof motor. with gesture control for the different opening and
• Hall sender 2 on sliding sunroof motor. closing configurations of the panoramic sliding sunroof.
• Sliding sunroof adjustment control unit J245. By sliding a finger backwards or forwards, the roof
• V1 sunroof motor. opens or closes respectively.
• Onboard supply control unit J519.
• Front roof module WX3.
The Sportstourer finish includes:
• Hall sender 1 on sunroof roller blind motor.
• Hall sender 2 on sunroof roller blind motor.
• V260 sunroof roller blind motor for opening and
closing the electrical roller blind.

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SEMI-HYBRID SYSTEM (MHEV)
The new SEAT Leon optionally offers the mHEV system
(mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle) or the semi-hybrid
system. This system reduces fuel consumption and
the polluting emissions of the motor and improves the
driving comfort.
For system operation, changes, new components and
new functions have been introduced to the electrical
installation.
In terms of the electrical installation, vehicles with the
semi-hybrid system are equipped with a 48 V network,
as well as the 12 V network. These 2 networks operate in
parallel and continuously.
The 48 V network requires new components, the
naming of the terminals and new colour codes. The
components that make up the system are:
• 48 V battery A6.
• Alternator C29.
• Voltage converter (48 V/12 V) A7.
The names of the terminals are:
• Terminal 40 for 48 V positive.
• Terminal 41 for 48 V negative
The colour coding of the cables is as follows:
• Purple for 48 V positive (terminal 40).
• Brown with a purple strip for 48 V ground (terminal 41).
The semi-hybrid system incorporates 5 functions that
work without the need for interaction on the part of the
driver.
The functions of the semi-hybrid system are:
• Start-Stop.
• Comfort start.
• Energy recovery.
• Support function for the engine (Boost function).
• Coasting mode.

48 V battery A6

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 Voltage converter (48 V/12 V) A7

Alternator C29

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SEMI-HYBRID SYSTEM (MHEV)

48 V battery internal connector

Cooling fan

Electric connector

48 V positive output to voltage converter (48

V/12V) A7
48 V positive input from alternator C29

48 V BATTERY
The 48-volt battery works with lithium-ion The electric connector includes:
technology and is installed under the passenger seat. • Connection for the Hybrid CAN-Bus data Bus.
This technology has benefits when compared to lead • Positive cable and negative cable for the N751 48 V
batteries, such as greater energy density and increased battery isolation igniter from the J234 airbag control
resistance to charge and discharge cycles. unit.
The battery is coated with metal to protect the internal
cells, as both mechanical damage and humidity could
cause internal short circuits or chemical reactions. The
external metal also does not allow modifications inside.
The 48 V battery has a fan with a central tunnel that
ensures efficient cooling.
There are 4 connectors on the external housing:
• 48 V positive input from alternator C29.
• 48 V positive output to voltage converter (48 V/12 V)
A7.
• 48 V battery internal connector.
• Electric connector.

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 48 V positive terminal (Terminal 40)
48 V ground threaded bolt (Terminal 41)

Electric connector

Electric connector for fan 12 V positive threaded bolt (Terminal

excitation 30)

Fan for control unit

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VOLTAGE CONVERTER (48 V/12 V)

The A7 voltage converter (48 V/12 V) is located under • 12 V positive threaded bolt (Terminal 30).
the driver seat and has 2 functions: • Electric connector for fan excitation.
• To convert the voltage from 48 V to 12 V, to charge the • Electric connector.
12 V battery. The electric connector for fan excitation includes
• To convert the voltage from 12 V to 48 V, to charge the the positive, negative and PWM signal coming from the
48 V battery. electric connector.
An example of the second function is to connect an The electric connector includes the terminals for:
external battery charger to the 12 V sockets located in • The connection to the Hybrid CAN-Bus data Bus.
the engine compartment. • The connection for the cooling fan.
The A7 voltage converter (48 V/12 V) has a fan to
cool the electrical board. This fan does not operate
continuously, only when the voltage converter requires
forced cooling.
The A7 voltage converter (48 V/12 V) has 5 connectors:
• 48 V positive terminal (Terminal 40).
• 48 V ground threaded bolt (Terminal 41).

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48 V ALTERNATOR
The C29 alternator is located in the engine and is The electric connector includes:
driven by the Poly-v belt. • Hybrid CAN-Bus to the J533 data Bus diagnostic
The C29 alternator has 3 functions: interface unit.
• 48-Volt alternator function. • Private CAN-Bus to the J623 engine control unit.
• Belt starter-alternator function. • 12 V power from 10 A fuse.
• Support function for the engine (Boost function).
The C29 alternator has:
• A 41 terminal for 48 V negative.
• A 40 terminal for the 48 V positive to the A6 48 V
battery.
• An electric connector.

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 Terminal 40

Electric connector

Terminal 41

Tensioner assembly in position 1 Tensioner assembly in position 2

Reversing pulley

Tensioner
pulley

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48 V ALTERNATOR OPERATING the C29 alternator during the energy recovery stage.
The energy recovery takes advantage of the energy
MODES generated during the deceleration phase to charge the
To carry out the 3 functions, the C29 alternator has a battery. On the other hand, this function allows jolts to
tensioner assembly for the Poly-v belt. The assembly be reduced and smooth stops to be performed when
consists of: turning the engine off.
• Reversing pulley.
• Tensioner pulley.
The tensioner assemblyis located in position 1 for
the 48 V alternator function and in position 2 for the
belt starter-alternator function and the support function
for the engine (Boost function). The tensioner assembly
allows start-ups to be carried out even when the vehicle
is being driven and supports the voltage produced by

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SEMI-HYBRID SYSTEM (MHEV)
The semi-hybrid system (mHEV) includes functions
that provide a reduction in polluting emissions. Acceleration phase
These additional functions mean that the vehicle 0 km/h 55 km
behaves differently and the driver must familiarise
themselves with the new controls and indications.

FUNCTIONS OF THE SEMI-

HYBRID SYSTEM (MHEV)
The implemented functions are:
• Start-Stop.
• Comfort start.
• Energy recovery.
• Support function for the engine (Boost function).
• Coasting mode.
The Start-Stop stops the engine at speeds lower than
Boost function
15 km/h, provided the driving conditions allow this. If
all of the conditions are not met, the Start-Stop system
deactivates this function and stops automatically
Coasting mode phase
switching the engine off.
The conditions for deactivation are: 0 km/h 55 km
• Engine is still in the warm-up phase.
• Excessive engine oil temperature.
• Air conditioning system prevents the automatic stop of
the engine.
• Battery charge level too low.
• Start-Stop disconnection request by the driver.
The difference with micro-hybrid systems (µHEV) is the
engine start-up. The initial start-up of the engine after
switching the ignition on is done with the starter. The
start-up of the engine during the stop phases of the
Start-Stop is done with the C29 alternator.
The comfort start is performed via the C29 alternator
when the speed is more than 15 km/h and not with the
starter.
In energy recovery, the kinetic energy is used during
the deceleration phases to charge the battery. With
the semi-hybrid system and the inclusion of the 48 V
battery, the energy recovery reaches a recovery power
of up 12 kW/h.
The support function for the engine (Boost During Coasting mode, semi-hybrid vehicles (mHEV),
function) is used when the high engine power is with a 48-volt onboard supply, drive with the engine
required. With this function, the alternator is capable of stopped.
working as an electric motor to support the engine. In By lifting up the accelerator pedal, the vehicle enters
this case, the 48 V battery provides the 48 V alternator the deceleration phase. In this case, the opening of the
with voltage so that it works as an electric motor. clutch is requested from the J743 mechatronic unit for
In Coasting mode, the clutches of the DSG the DSG dual clutch gearbox and from the J623 engine
automaticgearboxare opened so the vehicle runs freely. control unit, leaving the vehicle in neutral and with the
As such, the fuel consumption and the contaminating engine switched off.
emissions are reduced.

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 Deceleration phase

160 km/h 15 km/h 0 km/h

Start Stop

160 km/h

Energy recovery

Comfort start D177-39

The operating conditions are:

• Speed of 55 km/h to 160 km/h.
• Gear lever in position D.
• Accelerator and brake pedals are not actuated.
• Slope of descent less than 4%.
• Slope of ascent less than 3%.
• Transverse acceleration less than 1.5 m/s².

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SEMI-HYBRID SYSTEM (MHEV)
The semi-hybrid system (mHEV) uses a series of
control units that allow it to carry out functions for fuel
economy. The components that make up the system
are:
• Voltage converter (48 V/12 V) A7.
• 48 V battery A6.
• Alternator C29.
• Data Bus diagnostic interface J533.
• Airbag control unit J234.
• Climatronic control unit J255.
• Engine/motor control unit J623.
• Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox J743.
Some of the components that make up the semi-hybrid
system use a 48 V network. The 48 V network has the
necessary power to carry out the start-up and driving
functions.
The components of the 48 V network are:
• 48 V battery A6.
• Voltage converter (48 V/12 V) A7.
• Alternator C29.
Airbag control unit
The A6 48 V battery stores the voltage generated J234
by the alternator. As such, the voltage is available to
power the C29 alternator and convert it into an electric
machine to support the engine or as a starter in specific
moments. The battery contains a relay to disconnect
the 48-volt battery. It is a normally open relay and
closes when terminal 15 is closed. The opening of the
relay is requested, if necessary, via the J234 airbag
control unit.
The A7 voltage converter (48 V/12 V) has 2 functions:
• Charging the 12 V battery. 30
• Charging the 48 V battery.
The charging of the 12 V battery is controlled via the
J367 battery monitoring control unit. The A6 48 V
battery is charged via the C29 alternator or from an 30
external charger connected to the 12 V battery.
The C29 alternator generates alternating current to
subsequently convert it into 48 V direct current. This
current charges the A6 48 V battery and via the A7 12 V relay
voltage converter (48 V/12 V), the 12 V battery.

The J533 data Bus diagnostic interface performs the

energy management of the 12 V onboard supply, as
well as the 48 V onboard supply. The J533 receives
information about the status of the 12 V battery via
the J367 battery monitoring control unit via LIN-Bus.
The operating and state of charge information of the
components of the 48 V network is obtained via the
Hybrid CAN-Bus. Climatronic control
unit J255

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 Drive CAN-Bus

30 Voltage
converter (48
V/12 V) A7

41 31
40

48 V battery A6

Hybrid CAN-Bus

40 41

Data Bus
diagnostic
interface J533
Alternator C29

Private CAN-Bus

41 31

Engine control unit

J623
Migration
CAN-Bus
Mechatronic unit
for DSG dual clutch
gearbox J743

Comfort CAN-Bus

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