warning Seat Leon 2018 Service Manual

Driver assistance systems
The MODE button light r
emains lit up yell ow
when the active mode is different to Normal .Driving pro-
file Char
act

eristics
Normal Offers a balanced driving experi-
ence, suit
abl

e for everyday use.
Sport Provides a complete dynamic
performance in the v
ehicl

e, ena-
bling the user a more sporty driv-
ing style.
Eco Places the vehicle in a particular-
ly lo
w st

ate of consumption, facil-
itating a fuel-saving driving style
that is respectful to the environ-
ment.
Individual Enables some configurations to
be modified by pressing the
Profile settings button.
The functions that can be adjus-
t

ed depend on the equipment fit-
ted in the vehicle.
Conven- ience a) It permits more relaxed and com-
fortabl

e driving, for example for
long motorway journeys. Its main
characteristic is the soft suspen-
sion setting (DCC). a)
Only for FR and X-PERIENCE models equipped with
dynamic chassis contr ol. WARNING
When operating SEAT Drive Profile, pay at-
tention t o all tr

affic: doing otherwise could
cause an accident. Note

Driving
There are sensors integrated in the rear
bumper . When the sensors det
ect an obst
a-
cle, you are alerted by audible warnings.
Make particularly sure that the sensors are
not covered by adhesives, residues, dirt and
the like, as this could affect the system

Driver assistance systems
WARNING

Driving
WARNING
Never remove the detachable ball joint
when the trail er is hit
ched.Note
Before you remove the detachable ball,
you are advised t o pl

ace the protective
cover on the ball coupling. Removing the tow hitch. Step 2
Fig. 301
Releasing the detachable ball. Do not omit this first step

Towing bracket device
WARNING
The towing bracket ball coupling must be
stor ed secur
ely in the luggage compart-
ment to prevent them being flung through
the vehicle and causing injury. Note

Checking and refilling levels
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable and can cause se-
rious burns and other injuries.

Practical tips
WARNING
The vehicle is not suitable for liquefied nat-
ural gas (LNG) or liquefied petr ol gas (LPG),
so LNG or LPG shoul
d not be used under
any circumstances. Liquid gas can cause
an explosion of the natural gas tanks and
cause severe injuries! WARNING
Damaged, corroded or rusted tanks can re-
sult in serious injury or ev en death.

Practical tips
Depending on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the v ehicl
e is used, oil con-
sumption can be up t
o 0.5 l/1000 km. Oil
consumption is likely to be higher for the first
5,000 km. For this reason the engine oil level
must be checked at regular intervals, prefera-
bly when filling the tank and before a journey. WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine com-
partment or on the engine must be carried out cautiously.

Checking and refilling levels
The oil change intervals are shown in the
Maint enance Pr
ogr
amme.WARNING
Only change the engine oil yourself if you
have the specialist kno wl

edge required!

Practical tips
Do not forget the spare wheel when checking
the t yr
e pr
essures: Keep this spare wheel in-
flated to the highest pressure required for the
road wheels.
In the case of a minimised temporary spare
wheel (125/70 R16 or 125/70 R18) inflate to a
pressure of 4.2 bar as indicated on the tyre
pressure label on the fuel tank flap.
Driving style
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard
braking (squealing tyres) all increase tyre
wear.
Wheel balance
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced.
However, certain circumstances may lead to
imbalance (run-out), which is detected as vi-
brations in the steering wheel.
Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced,
as they otherwise cause excessive wear on
steering, suspension and tyres. A wheel must
also be rebalanced when a new tyre is fitted
or if a tyre is repaired.
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect running gear alignment causes ex-
cessive tyre wear, impairing the safety of the
vehicle. If you notice excessive tyre wear, you
should check wheel alignment at a SEAT Of-
ficial Service. WARNING