
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. 247. Opening the bonnet
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 17
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
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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 up br
ak
e fluid Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 61
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 119. »
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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 61
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 270.
● 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 wiper 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.276

Wheels
●
Av oid ru
nning 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.
● 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 l aw
s in the country concerned. Note
● A S EA
T Service Centre should be consulted
to find out whether wheels or tyres of differ-
ent sizes to those originally fitted by SEAT
can be fitted, and to find out about the com-
binations allowed between the front axle
(axle 1) and the rear axle (axle 2).
● Never mount used tyres if you are not sure
of their “pr
evious 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
head
s. 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 67.
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 291.
● Regularly check the cold inflation pressure
of the tyr
es. If necessary, change the tyre
pressure of the vehicle tyres while they are
cold. ●
Re gu
larly check your tyres for damage and
wear.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted
speed or loa
ds 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
● Driv ing 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. 283
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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.
Outputs and weightsLEONLEON 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
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,7001,7001,800
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,1881,1681,233
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (kg)890880870
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)860870980
Permitted roof load (kg)757575
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)590580610
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 8% (kg)1,3001,3001,300
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 12% (kg)1,1001,1001,100 292

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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.
Outputs and weightsLEON
ManualLEON
Start-StopLEON
AutomaticLEON SC ManualLEON SC
Start-StopLEON ST ManualLEON ST
Start-StopLEON ST
Automatic
Top speed (km/h)194 (V)194 (V)194 (V)194 (V)194 (V)194 (V)194 (V)194 (V)
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)6.66.66.66.76.56.76.76.7
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)9.99.99.910.19.810.110.110.1
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,7401,7401,7601,7201,7301,7901,8001,820
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,2131,2131,2411,1861,1931,2401,2471,275
Maximum authorised weight on front axle
(kg)900900930890890880890910
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)890890880880890960960960
Permitted roof load (kg)7575757575757575
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)600600620590590620620630
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up
to 8% (kg)1,5001,5001,5001,5001,5001,5001,5001,500
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up
to 12% (kg)1,3001,3001,3001,3001,3001,3001,3001,300 293
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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.
Outputs and weightsLEON
manualLEON
automaticLEON SC manualLEON SC
automaticLEON ST manualLEON ST
automatic
Top speed (km/h)189 (IV)185 (V)189 (V)185 (V)189 (V)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
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,7401,7701,7101,7301,7901,830
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,1921,2301,1751,2101,2281,275
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (kg)880920880910870910
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)910900880870970970
Permitted roof load (kg)757575757575
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)590610580600610630
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 8% (kg)1,4001,4001,4001,4001,4001,400
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 12%
(kg)1,2001,2001,2001,2001,2001,200 294

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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.
Outputs and weightsLEON
manualLEON
automaticLEON SC manualLEON SC
automaticLEON ST manualLEON ST
automatic
Top speed (km/h)202202202202202202
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)6.66.66.56.56.86.8
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)9.69.69.59.59.89.8
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,7201,7401,7101,7401,7701,800
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,2021,2251,1801,2031,2361,259
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (kg)890910880900870900
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)880880880890950950
Permitted roof load (kg)757575757575
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)600610590600610620
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 8% (kg)1,3001,3001,3001,3001,3001,300
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 12%
(kg)1,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000 295
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