brakes Seat Leon 5D 2010 Owner's Guide

Checking and refilling levels
234•Before opening the bonnet to check the brake fluid level, read and
observe the warnings ⇒page 221.•Brake fluid should be stored in the closed original container in a safe
place out of reach of children. There is a toxic risk.•Complete the brake fluid change according to the Maintenance
Programme. Heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake
fluid is left in the system for too long. This would seriously affect the effi-
ciency of the brakes and the safety of the vehicle. This may cause an acci-
dent.Caution
Brake fluid could damage the paintwork. Wipe off any brake fluid from the
paintwork immediately.
For the sake of the environment
The brake pads and fluid must be collected and disposed of according the
applicable regulations. The SEAT Technical Service network has the necessary
equipment and qualified personnel for collecting and disposing of this waste
material.
Vehicle batteryWarnings on handling the battery
WARNING
Always be aware of the danger of injury and chemical burns as well as the
risk of accident or fire when working on the battery and the electrical
system:•Wear eye protection. Protect your eyes, skin and clothing from acid and
particles containing lead.•Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear protective gloves and
eye protection. Do not tilt the batteries. This could spill acid through the
vents. Rinse battery acid from eyes immediately for several minutes with
clear water. Then seek medical care immediately. Neutralise any acid
splashes on the skin or clothing with a soapy solution, and rinse off with
plenty of water. If acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor immedi-
ately.•Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are prohibited. When handling
cables and electrical equipment, av oid causing sparks and electrostatic
WARNING (continued)

Wear eye protection

Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear protective
gloves and eye protection!
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Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are prohibited!
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A highly explosive mixture of gases is released when the bat-
tery is under charge.

Keep children away from acid and batteries!
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Wheels and tyres
242New tyres and wheels
New tyres and wheels have to be run in.The tyres and wheel rims are an essential part of the vehicle’s design. The
tyres and rims approved by SEAT are specially matched to the characteristics
of the vehicle and make a major contribution to good road holding and safe
handling ⇒.
Tyres should be replaced at least in pairs and not individually (i.e. both front
tyres or both rear tyres together). A knowledge of tyre designations makes it
easier to choose the correct tyres. Radial tyres have the tyre designations
marked on the sidewall, for example: 195/65 R15 91T
This contains the following information:
195 Tyre width in mm
65 Height/width ratio in %
RTyre construction: Radial
15 Rim diameter in inches
91 Load rating code
TSpeed rating
The tyres could also have the following information:•A direction of rotation symbol•“Reinforced” denotes heavy-duty tyres.
The manufacturing date is also indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly only
on the inner side of the wheel).
“DOT ... 1103...” means, for example, that the tyre was produced in the 11th
week of 2003.
We recommend that work on tyres and wheels be carried out by an Authorised
Service Centre. They are familiar with the procedure and have the necessary special tools and spare parts as well as the proper facilities for disposing of
the old tyres.
Any Authorised Service Centre has full information on the technical require-
ments when installing or changing tyres, wheels or wheel trims.
WARNING
•We recommend that you use only wheels and tyres which have been
approved by SEAT for your model. Failure to do so could impair vehicle
handling. Risk of accident.•Avoid running the vehicle on tyres that are more than 6 years old. If you
have no alternative, you should drive slowly and with extra care at all
times.•Never use old tyres or those with an unknown history of use.•If wheel trims are retrofitted, you must ensure that the flow of air to the
brakes is not restricted. This could cause them to overheat.•All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size
(rolling circumference) and the same tread pattern.For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of according to the laws in the country concerned.
Note
•For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to use the wheels from
other vehicles. This can also apply to wheels of the same model. The use of
wheels or tyres which have not been approved by SEAT for use with your
model may invalidate the vehicle’s type approval for use on public roads.•If the spare tyre is not the same as the tyres that are mounted on the
vehicle (e.g. winter tyres) you should only use the spare tyre for a short period
of time and drive with extra care. Refit the normal road wheel as soon as
possible.
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If and when
246Compact temporary spare wheel* (emergency wheel)
The compact spare wheel (emergency wheel for vehicles
without the anti-puncture kit) should only be used when
strictly necessary.The temporary spare wheel is stored under the floor panel in the luggage
compartment and is attached by a thumbnut.
How to use the temporary spare wheel
Should you ever have a punctured tyre, the temporary spare wheel is only
intended for temporary use until you can reach a workshop. The standard-size
road wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.
Please note the following restrictions when using the temporary spare wheel.
This spare wheel has been specially designed for your vehicle, thus, it cannot
be changed with the spare wheel from another vehicle.
No other type of tyre (normal summer or winter tyre) may be fitted on the
compact temporary spare wheel rim. Snow chains
For technical reasons, snow chains must not
be used on the compact tempo-
rary spare wheel.
If you have a puncture on one of the front wheels when using snow chains, fit
the compact temporary spare in place of one of the rear wheels. You can then
attach the snow chains to the wheel taken from the rear and use this wheel to
replace the punctured front wheel.
WARNING
•The tyre pressures must be checked and corrected as soon as possible.
The emergency tyre pressure for dimensions 125/70R16 125/70R18
135/90R16 is 4.2 bar; for all other tyre dimensions please refer to the label
on the fuel cap. Failure to do so could result in an accident.•Do not drive faster than 80 km/h. Higher speeds can cause an accident.•Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering. Risk of acci-
dent.•Never use two or more compact spare tyres at the same time, risk of
accident.•No other type of tyre (normal summer or winter tyre) may be fitted on
the compact temporary spare wheel rim.Note
•Vehicles with Brembo brakes must never use emergency wheels. These
vehicles are supplied with a tyre repair kit.
Fig. 154 Luggage
compartment. Access to
the spare wheel
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Technical Specifications
278Petrol engine 1.4 63 kW (85 PS)Engine specifications
Performance
Weights
Trailer weight Power output in kW (PS)
rpm 63 (85)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 132/ 3800
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 1390
Fuel Super 95 RON or Normal 91 RON
a)
a)Slight power loss.Maximum speedin km/h 172
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 9.2
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 14.1
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1745
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1250
Gross front axle weight in kg 900
Gross rear axle weight in kg 895
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 620
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1200
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 800
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Technical Specifications
280Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 1.2 77 kW (105 PS)Engine specifications Running on LPG
Running on petrol
Gross vehicle weight in kg 18361775
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 13411280
Gross front axle weight in kg 935936
Gross rear axle weight in kg 950890
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
Trailer without brakes 670
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1200
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.1 litres
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 77 (105)/5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 175/1550-4100
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 1197
Fuel Super 95 RON
a)/Normal 91 RON
b)
a)Research- Octane- Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.b)With a slight power loss
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Technical Specifications281
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Performance
Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacity
without Start&Stop
with Start&Stop
Maximum speed in km/h 187187
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 7.27.2
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 10.910.9
without Start&Stop with Start&Stop
Gross vehicle weight in kg 17701775
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 12751280
Gross front axle weight in kg 940940
Gross rear axle weight in kg 890890
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
without Start&Stop with Start&Stop
Trailer without brakes 630640
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 15001500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 12001200
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3.3 litres
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Technical Specifications
282Petrol engine 1.4 92 kW (125 PS)Engine specifications
Performance
Weights
Trailer weight Power output in kW (PS)
rpm 92 (125)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 200/ 1500-4000
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 1390
Fuel Super 95 RON or Normal 91 RON
a)
a)With a slight power lossMaximum speedin km/h 197
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6.6
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 9.8
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1819
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1324
Gross front axle weight in kg 969
Gross rear axle weight in kg 899
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 660
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1300
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Technical Specifications
284Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil filling capacityPetrol engine 2.0 155 kW (211 PS)Engine specifications Manual
Automatic
Gross vehicle weight in kg 18501865
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 13551370
Gross front axle weight in kg 10351035
Gross rear axle weight in kg 898898
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
Manual Automatic
Trailer without brakes 670680
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 15001500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 14001400
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.6 litres
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 155 (211)/ 5300-6200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 280/ 1700 - 5200
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 1984
Fuel Super 95 RON or Normal 91 RON
a)
a)With a slight power loss
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Technical Specifications285
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Performance
Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacity
Manual
Automatic
Maximum speed in km/h 233233
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 55
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 6.96.9
Manual Automatic
Gross vehicle weight in kg 18901920
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 13951425
Gross front axle weight in kg 10451075
Gross rear axle weight in kg 900900
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
Manual Automatic
Trailer without brakes 690710
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 15001500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 14001400
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.8 litres
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Technical Specifications
286Petrol engine 2.0 177 kW (240 PS) CupraEngine specifications
Performance
Weights
Trailer weight Power output in kW (PS)
rpm 177 (240)/ 5700-6300
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 300/ 2200-5500
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 1984
Fuel Premium 98 RON or Premium 95 RON
a)
a)With a slight power lossMaximum speedin km/h 247
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 4.6
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 6.4
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1945
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1450
Gross front axle weight in kg 1047
Gross rear axle weight in kg 926
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 720
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
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