2015 Seat Leon SC checking oil

Table of Contents
Monitoring system Front Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Lane Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
SEAT Drive Profile* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Traffic sign detection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Tiredness detection (break recommenda-
tion)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
210
P ark
ing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Rear Assist “Rear View Camera”* . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Towing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Towing bracket device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Accessories and modifications to the vehi-
cle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Vehicle exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Caring for the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Progressive steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Temporary spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Technical data
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
6

Towing bracket device
● Remo
v
e the key in the direction of arrow
2 .
● Place cover B in the lock in the direction
of arr
o

w 3
› ››
Fig. 225
››› .
● Check that the detachable ball is secure
› ›
›

page 223. CAUTION
● Aft er r

emoving the key, always place the
cover over the lever's lock. If the lock be-
comes soiled it will be impossible to insert
the key.
● Keep the towing bracket device's housing
cavity
clean at all times. Dirtiness can pre-
vent the detachable ball from being properly
secured!
● If the detachable ball is removed, always
plac
e the cap on the hook's housing. Checking proper attachment
Fig. 226
Detachable ball properly attached Whenever you go to use the detachable ball,
m
ak
e s

ure that it is properly attached first.
Detachable ball properly attached
● The detachable ball will not fall out of the
housin
g cavity after a major “knock or jerk”.
● Lever A
› ›
› Fig. 226
is fully raised.
● The release bolt B
› ›
› Fig. 226
is sticking
fully out (the red and green part is visible).
● The key has been removed.
● Cover C
› ›
› Fig. 226
is placed over the lock. WARNING
The towing bracket device should only be
used if the det

achable ball has been properly
locked! Removing the detachable ball - Step 1
Fig. 227
Removing the lock cover Fig. 228
Releasing the lock ●
Remove cover A from the lock in the direc-
tion of arr
o

w 1
› ›
› Fig. 227 .
● Insert key B into the lock in the direction
of arr
o

w 2
› ›
› Fig. 228 .
● Turn the key in the direction of arrow 3 un-
ti l
the p

art of the key with the holes is facing
upwards. »
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Emergencies
Safety

Advice
Engine compartment Chec k
in
g levels Fig. 234
Diagram for the location of the various elements. From time to time, the levels of the different
fluid
s
in the

vehicle must be checked. Never
fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious
damage to the engine may be caused.
Coolant expansion tank
Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Brake fluid reservoir
Vehicle battery (underneath the cover)
Windscreen washer reservoir
The checking and refilling of service fluids
are carried out on the components men-
tioned above. These operations are descri-
bed in ››› page 246.
1 2
3
4
5
6 Overview
Y
ou w
i
ll find further explanations, instruc-
tions and restrictions on the technical speci-
fications as of ››› page 265.
Work in the engine compartment Read the additional information carefully
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Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working in the engine compartment
(e.g. when checking and refilling fluids). Al-
ways observe the warnings listed below and
follow all general safety precautions. The en- gine compartment of the vehicle is a poten-
tia
l

ly hazardous area ››› .
WARNING
● Swit c

h the engine off, remove the key from
the ignition and apply the hand brake. If the
vehicle has a manual gearbox, place the lever
in neutral; if it has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector lever in position P. Wait for
the engine to cool down.
● Keep children away from the engine com-
partment
.
● Never spill liquids used for vehicle opera-
tion on the engine comp
artment, as these
may catch fire (e.g. the antifreeze in coolant). 246

Checking and refilling levels
●
Tak e c
are not to cause short circuits in the
electrical system, especially when working
on the battery.
● 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.
● Never cover the engine with additional in-
sul
ating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ex-
pans
ion tank when the engine is hot. The
cooling system is under pressure.
● Protect face, hands and arms by covering
the cap with a l
arge, thick rag to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
● If it is necessary to work in the engine com-
partment
while the engine is running, the ro-
tating components (for example, poly-V belt,
alternator, radiator fan) and the high voltage
ignition system are an additional hazard.
● Observe the following additional warnings
if work
on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary:
– Always disconnect the battery from the
on-board network.
– Do not smoke.
– Never work near naked flames.
– Always keep an approved fire extinguish-
er immediately available. CAUTION
When topping up fluids make sure the correct
fluid is p

ut into the correct filler opening, oth-
erwise this can cause serious malfunctions or
engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle
re gu

larly so that any leaks are detected at an
early stage. If you find spots of oil or other
fluids in the area where it was parked, have
your vehicle inspected at the workshop. Note
In right-hand drive vehicles* some brake flu-
id re ser

voirs are on the other side of the en-
gine compartment ››› Fig. 234. Opening the bonnet
Read the additional information carefully
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The bonnet is released from inside the vehi-
cle.
Check that the windscreen wiper arms are
not unfolded. Otherwise the paint may be
damaged.
The bonnet can only be unlocked when the
driver door is open. WARNING
Never open the bonnet if you see steam or
drips of

coolant being released from the en-
gine 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 lift the bonnet.
– Release the bonnet stay before pressing it
bac k

into its support.
– Carefully close the bonnet.
– Press the bonnet down until it locks into
plac

e.
– Make sure that the bonnet catches onto its
cla

sp. Do not press down too hard ››› .
WARNING
● For s af

ety 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 bon-
net is flush with the adjacent body panels.
● Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely
secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in an accident. 247
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Emergencies
Safety

Checking and refilling levels
Checking engine oil level Fig. 235
Engine oil dipstick. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
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The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of
the oil.
Checking oil level
– Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
– Briefly run the engine at idle speed until
the operating t

emperature is reached and
then stop.
– Wait for about two minutes.
– Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with
a cle

an cloth and insert it again, pushing it
in as far as it will go.
– Then pull it out once more and check the oil
level

››› Fig. 235. Top up with engine oil if
necessary. Depending on how you drive and the condi-
tions in whic

h the vehicle is used, oil con-
sumption can be up to 0.5 l/1000 km. Oil
consumption is likely to be higher for the first
5,000 km. For this reason the engine oil level
must be checked at regular intervals, prefera-
bly when filling the tank and before a jour-
ney. WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compart-
ment or on the en gine mu

st be carried out
cautiously.
● When working in the engine compartment,
alwa
ys observe the safety warnings
››› page 246. CAUTION
If the oil level is above the area A do not
st ar

t the engine. This could result in damage
to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact
a Technical Service. Topping up engine oil
 Fig. 236
In the engine compartment: Engine
oi l
fi

ller cap Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 51
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe
the warnings ››› in Work in the engine
c omp
ar

tment on page 246.
The position of the oil filler opening is shown
in the corresponding engine compartment il-
lustration ››› page 246.
Engine oil specification ›››
 page 52. WARNING
Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil
come s

into contact with hot engine compo-
nents when topping up. » 249
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Safety

Advice
CAUTION
If the oil level is above the area A do not
st ar
t the engine. This could result in damage
to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact
a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above area A .
Otherw i

se oil can be drawn in through the
crankcase breather and escape into the at-
mosphere via the exhaust system. Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding an
engine oi l

that conforms to the correspond-
ing VW specifications and recommend keep-
ing it in the vehicle. This way, the correct en-
gine oil will always be available for a top-up if
needed. Changing engine oil
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 51.
The engine oil must be changed at the inter-
vals given in the service schedule.
We recommend that you have the engine oil
changed by a Technical Service.
The oil change intervals are shown in the
Maintenance Programme. WARNING
Only change the engine oil yourself if you
hav e the s

pecialist knowledge required!
● Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-
serve the w
arnings ››› page 246.
● Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil
may
cause burn injuries.
● Wear eye protection to avoid injuries, such
as ac
id burns, caused by splashes of oil.
● When removing the oil drain plug with your
finger
s, keep your arm horizontal to help pre-
vent oil from running down your arm.
● Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact
with engine oil.
● Engine oil is poisonous! Used oil must be
stor
ed in a safe place out of the reach of chil-
dren. CAUTION
No additives should be used with engine oil.
This c

ould result in engine damage. Any dam-
age caused by the use of such additives
would not be covered by the factory warranty. For the sake of the environment
● Bec au

se of disposal problems and the spe-
cial tools and specialist knowledge required,
we recommend that you have the engine oil
and filter changed by a Technical Service.
● Never pour oil down drains or into the
ground. ●
Use a s uit

able container when draining the
used oil. It must be large enough to hold all
the engine oil. Cooling system
Top pin

g up coolant Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 52
Top up coolant when the level is below the
MIN (minimum) mark.
Checking coolant level
– Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
– Switch the ignition off.
– Read off the coolant level on coolant ex-
pan s

ion tank. When the engine is cold, the
coolant level should be between the marks.
When the engine is hot, it may be slightly
above the upper mark.
Topping up coolant
– Wait for the engine to cool down.
– Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with
a cloth and car

efully unscrew it to the left
››› .
– Top up the coolant only if there is still cool-
ant in the e xp

ansion tank, otherwise you
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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
› ›
›

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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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Index
Cornering lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
131
C orr
ect position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Correct sitting position front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
rear seat passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 185 operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
warning and indication lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
D Dangers in not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Deactivating the front passenger front airbag . . . 18
Deactivation of front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Detachable ball Assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Checking attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Placing in standby position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223, 224
standby position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Diesel Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Direction of rotation tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 105
Display of traffic signs on the instrument panel activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Disposal Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Distance control
see Adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Door cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Doors Childproof locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Downhill speed control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Drink holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Driver see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . 67, 68, 69
Driver information system CD/radio indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
engine oil temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Operation with the windscreen wiper lever . . . 31
Driving Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220, 225, 227, 267
With a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Driving abroad headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Driving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Driving profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
DSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Duplicate keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Dust and pollen filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Dynamic headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
E
E10 see Ethanol (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Easy Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 110 Economical
driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
EDL see Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Efficiency programme additional electrical appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Electrical accessories see Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Electrical socket trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 124 convenience opening and closing . . . . . . . . . 125
Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electronic self-locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Electronic torque management (XDS) . . . . . . . . . 179
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
automatic gearbox backup programme . . . . . 174
bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
emergency towing of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Manual unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
replacing a blown fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Emergency braking warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
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