2013 Seat Leon 5D maintenance

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Checking and refilling levels
WARNING
Never open the bonnet if you see steam or drips of coolant being re-
leased from the engine compartment. Failure to comply could result in
burns. Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen before opening the
bonnet.

Closing the bonnet
– Slightly raise the bonnet.
– Release the bonnet stay before pressing it back into its support.
– Carefully close the bonnet.
– Press the bonnet down until it locks into place.
– Make sure that the bonnet catches onto its clasp. Do not press
down too hard ⇒ 
.
WARNING
● For safety reasons the bonnet must always be completely closed
when the vehicle is moving. Therefore, after closing the bonnet, always
check that the locking element is properly engaged. This is the case if
the bonnet is flush with the adjacent body panels.
● Should you notice that the bonnet is not safely secured when the ve-
hicle is moving, stop the vehicle immediately and close the bonnet. Fail-
ure to do so could result in an accident.
 Engine oil
General notes
The engine comes with a special, multi-grade oil that can be used all year
round.
Because the use of high-quality oil is essential for the correct operation of
the engine and its long useful life, when topping up or changing oil, use on-
ly those oils that comply with VW standards.
The specifications (VW standards) set out in the following page should ap-
pear on the container of the service oil; when the container displays the
specific standards for petrol and diesel engines together, it means that the
oil can be used for both types of engines.
We recommend that the oil change, indicated in the Maintenance Pro-
gramme, be performed by a Technical Service or a specialised workshop.
The correct oil specifications for your engine are listed in the ⇒ page 254,
Oil properties.
Service intervals
Service intervals can be flexible (LongLife service) or fixed (dependent on
time/distance travelled).
If the PR code that appears on the back of the “Maintenance Programme”
booklet is PR QI6, this means that your vehicle has the LongLife service pro-
grammed. If it lists the codes QI1, QI2, QI3, QI4 or QI7, the interval service
is dependent on time/distance travelled.
Flexible service intervals (LongLife service intervals*)
Special oils and processes have been developed which, depending on the
characteristics and individual driving profiles, enable the extension of the
oil change service (LongLife service intervals). 
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Because this oil is essential for extending the service intervals, it must only
be used observing the following indications:
● Avoid mixing it with oil for fixed service intervals.
● Only in exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low
⇒  page 255 and LongLife oil is not available, it is permitted to top up
(once) with oil for fixed service intervals ⇒  page 254 (up to a maximum of
0.5 litres).
Fixed service intervals*
If your vehicle does not have the “LongLife service interval” or it has been
disabled (by request), you may use oils for fixed service intervals, which al-
so appear in ⇒  page 254, Oil properties. In this case, your vehicle must be
serviced after a fixed interval of 1 year/15 000 km (10 000 miles)(whatever
comes first) ⇒ Booklet Maintenance Programme.
● In exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low
⇒  page 255 and you cannot obtain the oil specified for your vehicle, you
can put in a small quantity of oil conforming to the specification ACEA A2 or
ACEA A3 (petrol engines) or ACEA B3 or ACEA B4 (diesel engines) (up to 0.5
l).
Vehicles with diesel particulate filter*
The “Maintenance Programme” states whether your vehicle is fitted with a
diesel particulate filter.
Only VW 507 00 engine oil, with reduced ash formation, may be used in die-
sel engines equipped with particulate filter. Using other types of oil will
cause a higher soot concentration and reduce the life of the DPF. Therefore:
● Avoid mixing this oil with other engine oils.
● Only in exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low
⇒  page 255 and you cannot obtain the oil specified for your vehicle, you
can use a small quantity of oil (once) conforming to the VW 506 00,
VW 506 01, VW 505 00, VW 505 01 or ACEA B3/ACEA B4 specification. (up
to 0.5 l). Oil properties
Engine typeSpecificationPetrol without flexible service in-
tervalVW 502 00/VW 504 00
Petrol with flexible service inter-
val (LongLife)VW 504 00
Diesel. Engines without Particu-
late filter (DPF)VW 505 01/VW 506 01/VW 507 00
Diesel. Particulate Filter Engines
(DPF).
With or without flexible service in-
terval (with and without Long-
life)
a)VW 507 00
a)
Only use recommended oils, otherwise you may damage the engine.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the engine oil. The deterioration
caused by these additives is not covered by the warranty.
Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding an engine oil that conforms to the
corresponding VW specifications and recommend keeping it in the vehicle.
This way, the correct engine oil will always be available for a top-up if nee-
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Topping up engine oil 
Top up gradually with small quantities of engine oil.
Fig. 155 In the engine
compartment: Engine oil
filler cap
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings ⇒ 
in
Working on components in the engine compartment on page 251.
– Unscrew cap from engine oil filler opening ⇒ Fig. 155.
– Top-up oil in small amounts, using the correct oil.
– To avoid over-filling with engine oil, you should top-up using
small quantities, wait a while and check the oil level before
adding any more oil.
– As soon as the oil level is in area B
, carefully close the cap.
The position of the oil filler opening is shown in the corresponding engine
compartment illustration ⇒ page 309.
Engine oil specification ⇒ page 253.
WARNING
Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil comes into contact with hot
engine components when topping up.
CAUTION
If the oil level is above the area A do not start the engine. This could result
in damage to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact a specialised work-
shop.
For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above area A. Otherwise oil can be drawn in
through the crankcase breather and escape into the atmosphere via the ex-
haust system. 
Changing engine oil
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals given in the
service schedule. We recommend that you have the engine oil changed by a Technical Serv-
ice.
The oil change intervals are shown in the Maintenance Programme. 

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Technical specifications
Vehicle identification data
Fig. 200 Vehicle data
sticker (luggage compart-
ment)
Fig. 201 Chassis num-
ber. Chassis number in the Easy Connect
–
Select: Function button CAR
> control button
(Car)* Systems >
Service & Control > Chassis number .
Chassis number
The vehicle identification number is located in the Easy Connect, on the ve-
hicle data sticker and under the windscreen, on the driver side ⇒ Fig. 201.
Additionally, the chassis number is located in the engine compartment, on
the right-hand side. The number is engraved on the top side rail, and is par-
tially covered.
Type plate
The type plate is located on the right side door pillar. Vehicles for certain
export countries do not have a type plate.
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker is under the carpet trim in the luggage compart-
ment, in the spare wheel well. A sticker with the vehicle data is attached to
the inside cover of the Maintenance Programme.
The following information is provided on the vehicle data sticker: ⇒ Fig. 200
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
Vehicle type, model, displacement, engine type, finish, engine power
and gearbox type
Engine code, gearbox code, external paint code and internal equipment
code
Optional extras and PR numbers
Consumption values (l/100 km) and CO 2 emissions (g/km)
A
Urban consumption and CO 2 emissions
B Extra-urban consumption and CO 2 emissions
C Combined consumption and CO 2 emissions
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1
2
3
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Identifying letters
The identifying letters of the engine can be viewed on the instrument panel.
Important: The engine must be off and the ignition on.
● Hold down the 0.0/SET

4 ⇒ Fig. 38 button for more than 15 seconds. 
Information on fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
The consumption and emission details shown on the vehicle
data sticker differ from one vehicle to another. The vehicle fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions can be consulted on the
vehicle data sticker in the spare wheel well, inside the luggage compart-
ment and on the rear cover of the Maintenance Programme.
The fuel consumption and CO 2 emission values refer to the weight category
assigned to your vehicle according to the engine and gearbox combination,
as well as the specific equipment fitted, and is only used to compare be-
tween the different models.
The fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions do not depend only on the per-
formance of the vehicle, they can also differ from the established values de-
pending on other factors such as driving style, road conditions, traffic con-
ditions, environmental conditions, load and number of passengers.
Calculation of fuel consumption
The consumption values have been calculated based on measurements per-
formed or supervised by certified CE laboratories according to the latest ver-
sion of directives 715/2007/EC and 80/1268/CEE (for more information
consult the European Union Publications Office at EUR-Lex: © European Un- ion, http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) and are valid for the kerb
weight indicated for the vehicle.
Note
In practice, and considering all the factors mentioned here, consumption
values can differ from those calculated in the current European regulations. 
Weights
Kerb weight refers to the basic model with a fuel tank filled to 90% capacity
and without optional extras. The figure quoted includes 75 kg to allow for
the weight of the driver.
For special versions and optional equipment fittings or for the addition of
accessories, the weight of the vehicle will increase ⇒ 
.
WARNING
● Please note that the centre of gravity may shift when transporting
heavy objects; this may affect vehicle handling and lead to an accident.
Always adjust your speed and driving style to suit road conditions and re-
quirements.
● Never exceed the gross axle weight rating or the gross vehicle weight
rating. If the allowed axle load or the allowed total weight is exceeded,
the driving characteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to acci-
dents, injuries and damage to the vehicle.
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Main beam assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Main beam headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Main beam lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Maintenance Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Malfunction adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Front Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Front Assist Monitoring system . . . . . . . . . 203
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Kick-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Manual locking of passenger door in an emer- gency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Manual operation Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Manual operation in an emergency Passenger door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
messages on the instrument panel display adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Front Assist Monitoring system . . . . . . . . . 203
Mobile phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Modifications (technical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Monitoring system Front Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Motorway lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Mounting/dismounting the head restraints . . 132
Mounting pin (tyre change) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Mounting points (jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Moving off Hill driving assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Multi-collision Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
N
Natural gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 fuel tank cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
smell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Natural Gas LNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Natural gas quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Navigation system CD-ROM player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Net bag luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Net partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142, 143
Noises adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
refuelling natural gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Number of colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
O
Octane rating (petrol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
One-touch opening and closing Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Fuel tank cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Opening/Closing In the lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
With remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
With the central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . 94
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Outside temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Overview Turn signal and main beam lever . . . . . . . 110
Overview (controls and displays) . . . . . . . . . . . 59
P
Paint code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Roll-back function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Parking aid Adjusting the display/audible warnings . 221
Environment warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
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