2017 Seat Leon 5D check engine

Frequently Asked Ques-
tion
sBefore driving
How do you adjust the seat?
››› page 19
How do you adjust the steering wheel? ››› page 21
How do you adjust the exterior mirrors? ››› page 21
How do you turn on the exterior lights? ››› page 30
How does the automatic gearbox selector lever work?
››› page 50
How do you refuel? ››› page 58
How do you activate the windscreen wipers and wind-
screen washer system? ››› page 32
Emergency situations
A warning lamp lights up or flashes. What does this
mean? ››› page 47
How do you open the bonnet? ››› page 17
How do you perform a jump start? ››› page 70
Where is the vehicle tool kit located? ››› page 66
How do you repair a tyre with the anti-puncture kit?
››› page 65
How do you change a wheel? ››› page 66
How do you change a fuse? ››› page 63
How do you change a light? ››› page 64
How do you tow a vehicle? ››› page 69
Useful tips
How do you set the time? ››› page 115
When should the vehicle inspection should be per-
formed? ››› page 44
What functions do the buttons/thumbwheels on the
steering wheel perform? ››› page 121
How do you remove the luggage compartment cover?
››› page 169
How do you drive in an economical and environmental-
ly-friendly way? ››› page 200
How do you check and top up the engine oil?
››› page 59
How do you check and top up the engine coolant?
››› page 60
How do you top up the windscreen washer fluid?
››› page 61
How do you check and top up the brake fluid?
››› page 61
How do you check and adjust tyre pressure values?
››› page 280
Vehicle washing tips ››› page 257
Functions of interest
Easy Connect, CAR menu ››› page 33
How does the START-STOP system work? ››› page 205
What parking assistants are available? ››› page 237
How does the rear assist work? ››› page 243
How does the adaptive cruise control work?
››› page 214
How can the SEAT driving mode be adjusted?
››› page 230
How does the lane departure warning system work?
››› page 224
How does tyre pressure monitoring work? ››› page 284
How do you open the vehicle without a key (Keyless Ac-
cess)? ››› page 129
Interior lighting and ambient light ››› page 147

Table of Contents
Automatic gearbox/DSG automatic gear-
bo x*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Ad
dress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Run-in and economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Engine management and emission control sys-
tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Driv

ing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Driver assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Start-Stop System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Auto Hold Function* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Emergency brake assist system (Front As-
sis
t)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Adaptive Cruise Control ACC* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Lane Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Traffic Jam Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Emergency Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
SEAT Drive Profile* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Traffic sign detection system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)* . . 236
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Rear Assist “Rear View Camera”* . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Towing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Towing bracket device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Accessories and modifications to the vehi-
cle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Vehicle exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Caring for the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Wheels
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Temporary spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Fuel consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
6

The essentials
Oil Fig. 61
Engine oil dipstick. Fig. 62
In the engine compartment: Engine
oil fi
ller cap. The level is measured using the dipstick loca-
t
ed in the en
gine c

ompartment
›››  page 270.
The oil should leave a mark between zones A and
C . It should never exceed zone
A .
● Zone A : Do not add oil.
● Zone B : You can add oil but keep the level
in th at


zone. ●
Zone C : Add oil up to zone
B .
T op
pin

g up engine oil
● Unscrew cap from oil filler opening.
● Add oil slowly.
● At the same time, check the level to ensure
you do not a
dd too much. ●
When the oil l
evel reaches at least zone B ,
u n
s
crew the engine oil filler cap carefully.
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. » 59

The essentials
To protect the cooling system, the percentage
of a
d
ditive must always be at least 40 %,
even in warm climates where anti-freeze pro-
tection is not required.
If for weather reasons further protection is
necessary, the proportion of additive may be
increased, but only up to 60 %; otherwise an-
tifreeze protection will diminish and this will
worsen cooling.
When the coolant is topped up, use a mixture
of distilled water and at least 40 % of the
G13 or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) additive
(both are purple) to obtain an optimum anti-
corrosion protection ››› in Topping up cool-
ant on p ag
e 275

. The mixture of G13 with
G12 plus (TL-VW 774 F), G12 (red) or G11
(green-blue) engine coolants will significant-
ly reduce anti-corrosion protection and
should therefore be avoided ››› in Topping
up c oo
l

ant on page 275.

››› in Topping up coolant on page 275
››› page 274 Brake fluid
Fig. 64
Engine compartment: brake fluid res-
er v
oir c

ap. The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine c
omp
ar

tment ›››
 page 270
.
The level should be between the  and 
marks. If it is below , please visit a Techni-
cal Service.

››› in Top up brake fluid on page 276
››› page 275 Windscreen washer
Fig. 65
In the engine compartment: wind-
s c
r

een washer reservoir top. The windscreen washer reservoir is located in
the en
gine c
omp

artment ›››
 page 270.
To top up, mix water with a product recom-
mended by SEAT.
In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze.

››› in Checking and topping up the
windscreen washer reservoir on
page 276
››› page 276 Battery
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment
›
›

›  page 270. It does not require » 61

The essentials
Repairing a tyre with the anti-punc-
t ur
e k
it Fig. 69
Standard representation: contents of
the anti-p u
nct

ure kit. The anti-puncture kit is located under the
floor p
anel
in the lug

gage compartment.
Sealing the tyre
● Unscrew the tyre valve cap and insert. Use
the ›››

Fig. 69 1 tool to remove the insert.
Pl ac
e it
on a clean surface.
● Shake the tyre sealant bottle vigorously
›››
Fig. 69 10 .
● Screw the inflator tube ››
›
Fig. 69 3 into
the se al
ant
bottle. The bottle's seal will break
automatically. ●
Remov
e the lid from the filling tube
››› Fig. 69 3 and screw the open end of the
t ube int
o the ty
re valve.
● With the tyre sealant bottle upside down,
fill
the tyre with the contents of the sealant
bottle.
● Remove the bottle from the valve.
● Place the insert back into the tyre valve us-
ing the too
l ››› Fig. 69 1 .
Infl atin
g the ty
re
● Screw the compressor tyre inflator tube
›››
Fig. 69 5 into the tyre valve.
● Check that the air bleed screw is closed
› ›
›

Fig. 69 7 .
● Start the engine and leave it running.
● Insert the connector ››
›
Fig. 69 9 into the
v ehic
l
e's 12-volt socket ›››
 page 159.
● Turn the air compressor on with the ON/OFF
switc
h ››› Fig. 69 8 .
● Keep the air compressor running until it
r e
ac

hes 2.0 to 2.5 bar
(29-36 psi/200-250 kPa). A maximum of 8
minutes.
● Disconnect the air compressor.
● If it does not reach the pressure indicated,
uns
crew the tyre inflator tube from the valve.
● Move the vehicle 10m so that the sealant is
dis trib

uted throughout the tyre. ●
Scr ew the c

ompressor tyre inflator into the
valve.
● Repeat the inflation process.
● If the indicated pressure still cannot be
reac
hed, the tyre is too badly damaged. Stop
and request assistance from an authorised
technician.
● Disconnect the air compressor. Unscrew
the tyre infl
ator tube from the tyre valve.
● When the tyre pressure is between 2.5 and
2.0 bars, c
ontinue driving without exceeding
80 km/h (50 mph).
● Check the pressure again after 10 minutes
›››
 page 97.

››› in TMS (Tyre Mobility System)* on
page 95
››› page 95 65

Self-help
Emergencies
Self -help
V ehic
le tool kit, anti-puncture kit* The tools and anti-puncture kit* are stored
under the floor p
anel

in the luggage compart-
ment.
To access the vehicle tools:
– Lift up the floor surface by the plastic han-
dle u nti

l it is fastened to the tabs on both
sides.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the an-
ti-puncture kit* is located under the floor
panel in the luggage compartment.
The tool kit includes:
● Jack*
● Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cov-
er*/wheel bolt
cap clip.
● Box spanner for wheel bolts*
● Towline anchorage
● Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*
● Towing bracket device
Some of the items
listed are only provided in
certain model versions, or are optional ex-
tras. Note
The jack does not generally require any main-
ten anc

e. If required, it should be greased us-
ing universal type grease. Tyre repair
TMS (T

yre Mobility System)* Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 65
The Anti-puncture kit* (Tyre Mobility System)
will reliably seal punctures caused by the
penetration of a foreign body of up to about
4 mm in diameter. Do not remove foreign ob-
jects, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.
After inserting the sealant residue in the tyre,
you must again check the tyre pressure about
10 minutes after starting the engine.
You should only use the tyre mobility set if
the vehicle is parked in a safe place, you are
familiar with the procedure and you have the
necessary tyre mobility set! Otherwise, you
should seek professional assistance.
Do not use the tyre sealant in the following
cases:
● If the wheel rim has been damaged.
● In outside temperatures below -20°C (-4°F). ●
In the ev ent
of

cuts or perforations in the
tyre greater than 4 mm.
● If you have been driving with very low pres-
sure or a c
ompletely flat tyre.
● If the sealant bottle has passed its use by
date. WARNING
Using the tyre mobility system can be dan-
ger ou

s, especially when filling the tyre at the
roadside. Please observe the following rules
to minimise the risk of injury:
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Park it
at a safe distance from surrounding
traffic to fill the tyre.
● Ensure the ground on which you park is flat
and solid.
● Al

l passengers and particularly children
must
keep a safe distance from the work area.
● Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn
other roa
d users.
● Use the tyre mobility system only if you are
famili
ar with the necessary procedures. Oth-
erwise, you should seek professional assis-
tance.
● The tyre mobility set is intended for tempo-
rary
emergency use only until you can reach
the nearest specialised workshop.
● Replace the repaired tyre with the tyre mo-
bility
set as soon as possible. » 95
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Emergencies
●
The sea l
ant is a health hazard and must be
cleaned immediately if it comes into contact
with the skin.
● Always keep the tyre mobility set out of the
reac
h of small children.
● Never use an equivalent jack, even if it has
been appro
ved for your vehicle.
● Always stop the engine, apply the hand-
brake l
ever firmly and engage gear if using a
manual gearbox, in order to reduce the risk of
vehicle involuntary movement. WARNING
A tyre filled with sealant does not have the
same per f

ormance properties as a conven-
tional tyre.
● Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
● Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and
fas
t cornering.
● Drive for only 10 minutes at a maximum
speed of 80
km/h (50 mph) and then check
the tyre. For the sake of the environment
Dispose of used or expired sealant observing
any l

egal requirements. Note
A new bottle of sealant can be purchased at
SEA T de

alerships. Note
Take into account the separate instruction
manua l

of the tyre mobility set* manufactur-
er. Contents of the tyre mobility system*
Fig. 97
Standard representation: contents of
the anti-p u
nct

ure kit. The anti-puncture kit is located underneath
the floor c
o
v

ering in the luggage compart-
ment. It includes the following components
››› Fig. 97:
Tyre valve remover
Sticker indicating maximum speed “max.
80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”
Filler tube with cap
1 2
3 Air compressor
T
ube f
or infl

ating tyres
Warning provided by tyre pressure moni-
toring system (it can also be integrated in
the compressor).
Air bleed screw (in its place, the compres-
sor may have a button).
ON/OFF switch
12 volt connector
Bottle of sealant
Spare tyre valve
The valve insert remover 1 has a gap at the
lo w
er end f

or a valve insert. The valve insert
can only be screwed or unscrewed in this
way. This also applies to its replacement part 11 .
WARNING
When inflating the wheel, the air compressor
and the inflat or t

ube may become hot.
● Protect hands and skin from hot parts.
● Do not place the hot flexible inflator tube or
hot air compr
essor on flammable material.
● Allow them to cool before storing the de-
vice.
● If

it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at
lea
st 2.0 bars (29 psi / 200 kPa), the tyre is
too badly damaged. The sealant is not in a
good condition to seal the tyre. Do not con-
tinue driving. Seek specialist assistance. 4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
96

Emergencies
they should be changed if they are damaged,
or c l
e
aned if they are dirty ››› .
Dam ag
ed w
iper blades should be replaced
immediately. These are available from quali-
fied workshops. WARNING
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce
vi s

ibility and increase the risk of accident
and serious injury.
● Always replace damaged or worn wind-
scr
een wiper blades or blades that no longer
clean the windscreen properly. CAUTION
● Damag ed or dir

ty windscreen wipers could
scratch the glass.
● If products containing solvents, rough
spong
es or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.
● Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
thinner or simil
ar products to clean the win-
dows.
● In icy conditions, always check that the
wiper bl
ades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position ›››
 page 72. CAUTION
● To pr ev

ent damage to the bonnet and the
wiper arms, only leave them in the service
position.
● Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms. Towing or tow-starting
Genera l

information Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 69.
Tow-starting means starting the engine of
the vehicle while another pulls it.
Towing means one vehicle pulling another
that is not roadworthy.
If the vehicle comes with the Keyless Access
system, towing is only allowed with the igni-
tion on!
The vehicle battery drains if the vehicle is
towed with the engine switched off and the
ignition connected. Depending on the battery
charge status, the drop in voltage may be so
large, even after just a few minutes, that no
electrical device in the vehicle may work e.g.
the hazard warning lights. In vehicles with
the Keyless Access system, the steering
wheel could lock up. WARNING
If the vehicle has no electrical power, the
brak e light

s, turn signals and all other lights
will no longer function. Do not have the vehi-
cle towed away. Failure to follow this instruc-
tion could result in an accident. WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when tow-start-
ing, f or e

xample, the towed vehicle can easily
be driven into the towing vehicle. CAUTION
If there is no oil in the gearbox or no lubricant
in the autom atic

transmission the car may
only be towed with the driven wheels lifted
clear of the road, or transported on a special
car transporter or trailer. CAUTION
Do not tow a vehicle for more than 50 m in at-
tempt t

o start it. There is risk of damage to
the catalytic converter. Note
● Ple a

se observe related legal requirements.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights of both
vehicl
es. However, observe any regulations
to the contrary. 98