warning Seat Leon 2020 Manual PDF

Help with parking and manoeuvring
Towing device
In v ehicl
es equipped with a towing bracket
device from the factory, when the trailer is
connected, the parking aid will not be activa-
ted when reverse gear is engaged.
Reverse Assist (Rear View
Camera)*
Oper

ating and safety warnings WARNING

Driving
Towing bracket device*
T r
ailer mode
Introduction Take into account country-specific regula-
tions about driving with a tr
ail

er and the use
of a towing bracket.
The vehicle has been developed primarily for
carrying people, although it can also be used
to tow a trailer if fitted with the corresponding
technical equipment. This additional load has
an effect on the useful life, fuel consumption
and vehicle performance and in some cases
can reduce the service intervals.
Driving with a trailer requires more force from
the vehicle, and thus more concentration
from the driver.
In winter, winter tyres should be fitted on both
the vehicle and the trailer.
Maximum vertical load technically permit-
ted on the coupling device
The maximum technical permitted vertical
load of the trailer's towing bracket on the
hook of the tow-bar is 80 kg.
Vehicles with the Start-Stop system
If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing
bracket or one that is retrofitted by SEAT, the Start-Stop system operates as normal. No
special char
act

eristics need to be taken into
account.
If the system does not recognise the trailer or
the trailer bracket has not been retrofitted by
SEAT, the Start-Stop system must be discon-
nected by pressing the corresponding button
in the lower part of the centre console before
driving with the trailer, and it should remain
off for the rest of the journey ››› .
V ehicl

es with driving profile selection
If you are going to be towing a trailer, the use
of the Eco driving profile is not recommen-
ded. You are advised to select another of the
available driving profiles before beginning to
drive with a trailer.
Trailer weight/drawbar load
Never exceed the authorised trailer weight. If
you do not load the trailer up to the maximum
permitted trailer weight, you can then climb
correspondingly steeper slopes.
The maximum trailer weights listed are only
applicable for altitudes up to 1000 m above
sea level. Since higher altitude decreases en-
gine performance and the ability to climb
slopes, the tow load decreases proportional-
ly. The weight of the vehicle and trailer com-
bination must be reduced by 10% for every
1000 m of altitude. When possible, operate
the trailer with the maximum authorised drawbar load on the ball joint of the to

wing
bracket, but do not exceed the specified lim-
it. WARNING
Never use the trailer to transport people,
since it w oul

d put their life in danger and is
also prohibited. WARNING
Undue use of the towing bracket may
cause injury and accidents.

Towing bracket device*
WARNING
Driving with a trailer and transporting
heavy or l ar
ge objects can affect driving
properties and even cause an accident.

Driving
Trailer brakes
If the tr ail
er has its own brake system, please
take the relevant legal requirements into ac-
count. Never connect the trailer's brake sys-
tem to the vehicle's brake system.
Tow cable
Always use a cable between the vehicle and
the trailer ››› page 300
.
Trailer tail lights
The trailer's rear lights should comply with
the statutory safety regulations ››› page 300
.
Never connect the trailer's rear lights directly
to the vehicle's electric system. If you are not
sure that the trailer's electrical connection is
correct, have it checked by a specialised
workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this.
Exterior mirrors
If you cannot see the area behind the trailer
with the exterior mirrors of the towing vehicle,
additional mirrors will have to be installed in
accordance with the regulations of the coun-
try in question. The exterior mirrors should be
adjusted before you start driving and must
provide a sufficient field of vision at the rear. WARNING
If the towing bracket is wrongly fitted or is
not the right one , the tr

ailer could become detached from the vehicle and cause seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION

Towing bracket device*
Distance specifications ››
› Fig. 207 1)
:
Mounting points on the vehicle
65 mm (minimum)
350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle)
1,043 mm
344 mm
564 mm
885 mm (Leon) / 1,162.5 mm (Leon
Sportstourer) WARNING
If the cables are improperly or incorrectly
connect ed, this may l

ead to malfunctions
in the entire vehicle electronic system, as
well as to accidents and serious injuries.

Practical tips
Practical tips
High-v olt
age battery
Safety instructions Introduction  V
alid for: hybrid vehicles WARNING
The vehicle’s high-voltage network and the
high-v olt

age battery are hazardous and
can cause burns and other injuries, includ-
ing fatal electric shocks.

High-voltage battery
Charging cable for power sockets  V
alid for: hybrid vehicles Fig. 215
Charging cable for electrical sockets Fig. 216
On the charging cable for power
sock ets: Indicat
or lamps on the protection de-
vice. ›››
Fig. 2
16
:
Indicator lamp of the connector and the
power supply.
Control lamp of the protection device
1 2 Control lamp of the vehicle
F
ailur

e warning lamp
Charging cable information
Before using the charging cable, also follow
the instructions displayed on it and on the
rear of the protective device.
Protection device
The electronic protection device ››› Fig. 216
ensures that the charging connector does
not receive current until it is plugged in to the
vehicle's charging connector.
Self-check
When the charging cable is plugged into the
electrical socket, the protective device auto-
matically performs a self-test. During this
check, all warning and indicator lamps turn
on briefly and go out one after the other.
Upon completion, the operational status at
that time is displayed.
Operating displays
One or more indicator lamps ››› Fig. 216
1 ,
2 or
3 light up green.
3 4 Display

Practical tips
switches off and one of the indicator lamps
st arts sl
owly flashing green. Warning lamp 4starts slowly flashing red.

Practical tips
Diesel  V
alid for: vehicles with diesel engines
Pl ease note the information on the inside of
the fuel tank flap.
We recommend you use Diesel according to
standard EN 590.
The diesel can thicken at very low tempera-
tures, thus affecting the start or operation of
the engine. Ask your service station attendant
if their diesel is suitable for winter use.
Water in the fuel filter 1)
If your vehicle has a diesel engine and is
equipped with a fuel filter with a water sep-
arator, the instrument panel may display the
following warning:

Checking and refilling levels
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››
› in Con-
tr ol and w
arning lamps on page 91. Checking the engine oil level
Fig. 224
Engine oil dipstick. The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of
the oil.
Checking oil l
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vel