2019 Seat Leon engine

Operation
Heated rear window  This only w orks when the engine is running
and s witches off aut
omatically aft
er a maxi-
mum of 10 minutes.
It should be switched off as soon as the glass
is demisted. By saving electrical power you
can also save fuel. To avoid possible damage to the battery, an
automatic temporary disconnection of this
function is possible
, coming back on when
normal operating conditions are re-establish-
ed.
Air recirculation 

Operation
when it is in reverse and while the automat-
ic windscreen wiper is working.
Seat heating*
With the engine on, the seat cushion and the
seat backrest can be heated electrically.
Contr ol seat heating

Driving
Driving
St ar
t and driving
St ar
ting and st
opping the
engine
Ignition lock Fig. 254
Ignition key positions. Key positions

Start and driving
Ignition and start button* Fig. 255
In the lower part of the centre con-
sol e: st art butt
on. The engine can be started with a start button
(Pr
ess & Driv
e). To do so
, ther
e must be a valid
key inside the vehicle in the area of the front
or rear seats, or on the centre console.
In vehicles with the Keyless Access

Driving
approximately two minutes in neutral be-
fore swit
ching it off
.Note
After the engine is switched off the radiator
f an may run on for up to 10 minut es, e

ven if
the ignition is switched off. It is also possi-
ble that the fan turns itself on once more if
the coolant temperature increases due to
the heat accumulated in the engine com-
partment or due to its prolonged exposure
to solar radiation. Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobiliser prevents unau-
thorised persons fr
om driving the v
ehicle
.
Inside the k

ey there is a chip that deactivates
the electronic immobiliser automatically
when the key is inserted into the ignition.
The electronic immobiliser will be activated
again automatically as soon as you pull the
key out of the ignition lock. For vehicles with
the “Keyless Access” system, the key has to
be outside the vehicle.
If the following message is shown on the in-
strument panel display: SAFE , the vehicle
cannot be started.
The engine can only be started using a genu-
ine SEAT key with its correct code. Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-
ed if genuine SEAT keys are used. Emergency starting function
Fig. 256
On the right of the steering column:
emer gency st art. If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emer
gency st
art-up will be r
equir

ed. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the vehicle key battery is very low:

Start and driving
CAUTION
When travelling at high speeds or at high
engine speeds, selecting a gear that is too
lo w can cause consider
able damage to the
clutch and the gearbox. This can also oc-
cur if the clutch pedal is pressed and held
and it does not engage. CAUTION
To prevent damage and avoid premature
wear, please observ e the f

ollowing:

Driving

It flashes yellow
The steering column is jammed.
When stopped, turn the steering wheel in both dir ec-
tions.
OR:
The steering column does not unlock or lock.
Remov e the k

ey from the ignition switch and recon-
nect it. Consider the messages shown on the instru-
ment panel display.
Do not continue driving if the steering column re-
mains locked after switching on the ignition. Seek
specialist assistance. The control lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is s
wit
ched on. It
shoul d go out once the engine is st
art

ed.WARNING
Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-
es.

Start and driving
For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine will be increased and the engine oil
consumption reduced. Four-wheel drive (4Drive)
 Valid for vehicles: 4Drive all-wheel drive
On four-wheel driv e model
s, the engine pow-
er is distributed to all four wheels
General notes
On four-wheel drive vehicles, the engine
power is distributed to all four wheels. The
distribution of power is controlled automati-
cally according to your driving style and the
road conditions. Also see