2009 Seat Leon 5D Owner's manual

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the full power of the engine. This programme is not recommended for use on 
the motorway or in the city.
Selecting the manu

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Driving
– Press and hold the foot brake.
– Press the button on the selector lever knob (on the left) ⇒page 167, fig. 127.
– Select a gear for driving ( R, D  or  S).
– Release th

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•If you must stop on a hill, always hold the vehicle using the footbrake 
to avoid rolling back.•The footbrake must not

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General information about driving in Tiptronic mode
Changing gear with the gear stick
– Put the lever in position  D and press towards the right to enter 
the Tiptronic gate  ⇒page 169

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•You should use the kickdown feature only when traffic and weather 
conditions allow it to be used safely.
HandbrakeUsing

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172Parking
The handbrake should always be firmly applied when the 
vehicle is parked.Always note the following points when parking the vehicle:
– Use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.
–

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WARNING
•If you do not start the vehicle immediately after taking your foot off the 
brake pedal, the vehicle may start t

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174always detect them. Always pay attention when reversing to avoid acci-
dents.•Always keep a close eye on the area around the vehicle and make full 
use of the rear-view mirrors.Caution
Pl