Checking and refilling levels
could d amage the engine. If there is no
c oo
lant in the expansion tank, do not con-
tinue driving. You should obtain professio-
nal assistance ››› .
– If there is still some coolant in the expan-
sion t
ank, t
op up to the upper mark.
– Top up with coolant until the level becomes
stab
le.
– Screw the cap back on correctly.
Any lo
ss of coolant fluid normally indicates a
leak in the cooling system. Take the vehicle
straight to a specialised workshop to have
the cooling system examined. If there are no
leaks in the engine cooling system, a loss of
coolant can only occur if the coolant boils
and is forced out of the system as a result of
overheating. WARNING
● The coo lin
g system is under pressure. Do
not unscrew the cap on the coolant expan-
sion tank when the engine is hot: risk of
burns!
● The antifreeze and coolant fluid can be a
health h
azard. Therefore, the antifreeze
should be stored in the original container in a
safe place out of reach of children. Failure to
comply could result in poisoning.
● If working inside the engine compartment,
remember that, ev
en when the ignition is
switched off, the radiator fan may start up au- tomatically, and therefore there is a risk of in-
jury
. WARNING
If there is not enough anti-freeze in the cool-
ant sys
tem, the engine may fail leading to se-
rious damage.
● Please make sure that the percentage of
additiv
e is correct with respect to the lowest
expected ambient temperature in the zone in
which the vehicle is to be used.
● When the outside temperature is very low,
the cool
ant could freeze and the vehicle
would be immobilised. In this case, the heat-
ing would not work either and inadequately
dressed passengers could die of cold. CAUTION
Do not top up the expansion tank with cool-
ant fluid if it
is empty! Air could enter the
cooling system. In this case, stop driving.
Seek specialist assistance. Otherwise, there
is a risk of engine damage. CAUTION
The original additives should never be mixed
with c oo
lants which are not approved by
SEAT. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing
severe damage to the engine and the engine
cooling system.
● If the fluid in the expansion tank is not pur-
ple b
ut is, for example, brown, this indicates that the G13 additive has been mixed with an
ina
dequat
e coolant. The coolant must be
changed as soon as possible if this is the
case! This could result in serious faults and
engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Coolants and additives can contaminate the
en vir
onment. If any fluids are spilled, they
should be collected and correctly disposed
of, with respect to the environment. Brake fluid
Top
pin
g up brake fluid Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 53
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid level must be between the
MIN and MAX markings.
However, if the brake fluid level goes down
noticeably in a short time, or drops below the
MIN mark, there may be a leak in the brake
system. Seek specialist assistance. A warn-
ing light on the instrument panel display
monitors the brake fluid level ››› page 108. »
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Advice
In right-hand drive vehicles the brake fluid
r e
ser
voir is on the other side of the engine
compartment.
Changing brake fluid
The regular intervals at which the brake fluid
should be replaced are listed in the Mainte-
nance Programme. We recommend you have
it replaced at a SEAT Official Service, during
an Inspection Service. WARNING
● Brak e fluid shou
ld be stored in the closed
original container in a safe place out of reach
of children. Risk of poisoning!
● If the brake fluid is left in the system for
too long and the br
akes are subjected to
heavy use, vapour bubbles may form in the
brake system. This would seriously affect the
efficiency of the brakes and the safety of the
vehicle. This may cause an accident. CAUTION
Brake fluid should not come into contact with
the v ehic
le paintwork, as it is abrasive. Windscreen washer reservoir
Chec k
in
g and topping up the wind-
screen washer reservoir Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
page 53
Check the water level in the windscreen
washer reservoir regularly and top up as re-
quired.
The container for the windscreen washer con-
tains the cleaning fluid for the windscreen,
the rear window and the headlight washer
system*.
● Open the bonnet ››
›
page 246.
● The windscreen washer reservoir is marked
with the symbol
on the cap.
● Check there is enough windscreen water in
the reser
voir.
Recommended windscreen wipers
● For the hottest seasons we recommend
summer G 052 184 A1 for c
lear glass. Propor-
tions of the mixture in the washer fluid tank:
1:100 (1 part concentrate per 100 parts wa-
ter).
● All year round, G 052 164 A2 for clear
glas
s. Approximate proportion of the winter
mixture, up to -18°C (0°F): 1:2 (1 part con-
centrate per 2 parts water); otherwise, a 1:4 proportion of mixture in the washer fluid
tank.
Cap
acity
The reservoir holds approximately 3 litres in
versions without headlight washer and 5 li-
tres in versions with headlight washer. WARNING
If the water from the windscreen washer does
not c ont
ain enough anti-freeze, it may freeze
on the windscreen and rear window, reducing
forward and rear visibility.
● In winter, ensure the windscreen washer
contain
s enough anti-freeze.
● In cold conditions, you should not use the
winds
creen washer system unless you have
warmed the windscreen with the ventilation
system. The antifreeze could freeze on the
windscreen and reduce visibility. WARNING
Never mix an unsuitable antifreeze or other
simi l
ar additives with the windscreen washer
water. A greasy layer may be formed on the
windscreen which will impair visibility.
● Use clean water with a window cleaner rec-
ommended by
SEAT.
● If necessary, add a suitable antifreeze to
the water in the r
eservoir.252
Wheels
manufacturer. Inadequate tyre clearance can
re
s
ult in damage to the tyres or the vehicle,
causing a serious safety risk. Risk of acci-
dent! It may also invalidate the vehicle's reg-
istration for use on public roads.
● Avoid running the vehicle on tyres that are
more than 6
years old. If you have no alterna-
tive, you should drive slowly and with extra
care at all times.
● If wheel trims are fitted after the car is pur-
cha
sed, ensure that there is an adequate flow
of air for cooling the brake system. For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of according to
the la w
s in the country concerned. Note
● Never mou nt
used tyres if you are not sure
of their “previous history”.
● For technical reasons, it is not generally
poss
ible to use the wheels from other vehi-
cles. In some cases, this may also be true for
the same model of wheel. Wheel bolts
The wheel
bolts
ar
e m
atched to the rims.
When installing different wheels (for instance
alloy wheels or wheels with winter tyres) it is
important to use the correct wheel bolts with
the right length and correctly shaped bolt heads. This ensures that wheels are fitted se-
curely
and that the brake system functions
correctly.
The wheel bolts must be clean and turn easi-
ly.
A special adapter is required to turn the anti-
theft wheel bolts* ›››
page 59.
Tyre monitoring systems Introduction WARNING
Unsuitable handling of the wheels and tyres
ma y
lead to sudden tyre pressure losses, to
tread separation or even to a blow-out.
● Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure
they are m
aintained at the pressures indica-
ted. Tyre pressure that is too low could cause
overheating, resulting in tread detachment or
even burst tyres.
● Tyre pressure should be that indicated on
the label when the ty
res are cold at all times
››› page 267.
● Regularly check the cold inflation pressure
of the tyr
es. If necessary, change the tyre
pressure of the vehicle tyres while they are
cold.
● Regularly check your tyres for damage and
wear
. ●
Never e x
ceed the maximum permitted
speed or loads specified for the type of tyre
fitted on your vehicle. For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres lead to increased fuel
c on s
umption and tyre wear. Note
● Drivin g f
or the first time with new tyres at a
high speed can cause them to slightly ex-
pand, which could then produce an air pres-
sure warning.
● Only replace used tyres with those author-
ised by
SEAT for the corresponding type vehi-
cle.
● Do not only rely on the tyre monitoring sys-
tem. Re
gularly check your tyres to ensure
that the tyre pressure is correct and that the
tyres are not damaged due to puncture, cuts,
tears and impacts/dents. Remove objects
from the tyres only when they have not
pierced the tyres. 259
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Engine data P etr
o
l engine 1.2 63 kW (86 PS)
Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
63 (86)/4,300-5,300160/1,400-3,5004/1,197Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
PerformanceLEONLEON SCLEON ST
Top speed (km/h)178 (V)178 (V)178 (V)
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)7.67.57.8
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)11.911.812.1
Weights (in kg)
Gross vehicle weight1,7001,7001,800
Weight in running order (with driver)1,1881,1681,233
Gross front axle weight880880880
Gross rear axle weight870870970
Permitted roof load757575
Maximum trailer weights (in kg)
Trailer without brakes590580610
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8%1,3001,3001,300
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12%1,1001,1001,100 269
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Petrol engine 1.2 TSI 81 kW (110 PS)Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
81 (110)/4,600-5,600175/1,400-4,0004/1,197Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
PerformanceLEONLEON SCLEON ST
ManualStart-StopAutomaticManualStart-StopAutomaticManualStart-StopAutomatic
Top speed (km/h)194 (V)194 (V)194 (V)194 (V)194 (V)194 (VI)194 (V)194 (V)194 (VI)
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)6.66.66.66.56.56.56.76.76.7
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)9.99.99.99.89.89.810.110.110.1
Weights (in kg)
Gross vehicle weight1,7401,7401,7601,7101,7201,7501,7901,8001,820
Weight in running order (with driver)1,2061,2131,2411,1861,1931,2211,2401,2471,275
Gross front axle weight890900930880890920880890920
Gross rear axle weight900890880880880880960960950
Permitted roof load757575757575757575
Maximum trailer weights (in kg)
Trailer without brakes600600620590590610610620630
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8%1,5001,5001,5001,5001,5001,5001,5001,5001,500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12%1,3001,3001,3001,3001,3001,3001,3001,3001,300 270
Technical specifications
Petrol engine 1.6 MPI 81 kW (110 PS)Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
81 (110)/5,800155/3,800-4,0004/1,598Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
PerformanceLEON
manualLEON
automaticLEON SC manualLEON SC
automaticLEON ST manualLEON ST
automatic
Top speed (km/h)189 (IV)185 (V)189 (IV)185 (V)189 (IV)185 (V)
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)6.77.46.67.56.97.6
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)10.511.410.411.610.811.8
Weights (in kg)
Gross vehicle weight1,7401,7701,7101,7301,7901,830
Weight in running order (with driver)1,1921,2301,1751,2101,2281,275
Gross front axle weight880920880910870910
Gross rear axle weight910900880870970970
Permitted roof load757575757575
Maximum trailer weights (in kg)
Trailer without brakes590610580600610630
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8%1,4001,4001,4001,4001,4001,400
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12%1,2001,2001,2001,2001,2001,200 271
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Petrol engine 1.0 TSI 85 kW (115 PS)Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
85 (115)/5,000-5,500200/2,000-3,5003/999Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
PerformanceLEONLEON SCLEON ST
Top speed (km/h)202202202
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)6.66.56.8
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)9.69.59.8
Weights (in kg)
Gross vehicle weight1,7201,7101,770
Weight in running order (with driver)1,2021,1801,236
Gross front axle weight890880880
Gross rear axle weight880880940
Permitted roof load757575
Maximum trailer weights (in kg)
Trailer without brakes600590610
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8%1,3001,3001,300
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12%1,0001,0001,000 272
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Petrol engine 1.4 92 kW (125 PS) Start-StopPower output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
92 (125)/5,000-6,000200/1,400-4,0004/1,395Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
PerformanceLEONLEON SCLEON STLEON ST
X-PERIENCE
Top speed (km/h)203 (V&VI)203 (V&VI)203 (V&VI)200 (V&VI)
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)6.26.16.46.6
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)9.18.99.49.7
Weights (in kg)
Gross vehicle weight1,7701,7501,8301,820
Weight in running order (with driver)1,2331,2131,2571,263
Gross front axle weight910910910900
Gross rear axle weight910890970970
Permitted roof load75757575
Maximum trailer weights (in kg)
Trailer without brakes610600620630
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8%1,7001,7001,7001,700
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12%1,4001,4001,4001,400 273
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