Engine Oil Pressure - Seat Leon 2012 Owner's Manual

WARNING
● Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on
⇒ p age 220.
● If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up when driv-
ing, the brake fluid level ⇒ p age 232, Brake fluid in the reservoir is too
low. Risk of accident. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain techni-
cal assistance.
● If the brake warning lamp  lights up together with the ABS warning
lamp , the control function of the ABS could be out of action. This could
cause the rear wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause
the rear to break away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek tech-
nical assistance.
Handbrake 
This lamp lights up when the handbrake is applied.
If you drive faster than 6 km/h with the handbrake on, the following mes-
sage will appear on the instrument panel display
also hear an acoustic warning signal ⇒ p age 173.
Bulb defect 
The warning lamp lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's ex-
terior lighting is defective.
The warning lamp  lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's exterior lighting
(e.g. left-hand main beam) is defective.
1)
Depending on the version of the model.
Safety First
1)
: You will
HANDBRAKE ON.
Operating Instructions
The instrument panel displays the following message
.
FAULTY
Engine oil pressure 
If this warning lamp is red it indicates that the engine oil
pressure is too low.
If this warning symbol starts to flash, and is accompanied by three audible
warnings, switch off the engine and check the oil level. If necessary, add
more oil ⇒ p age 223.
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The instrument panel displays the following message
PRESSURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL .
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is correct, do not drive on. The
engine must not even run at idle speed. Obtain technical assistance.
Checking the oil level 
If the warning lamp is yellow  the engine oil level should be checked as
soon as possible. Top up the oil ⇒ p age 225 at the next opportunity.
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Oil level sensor faulty* 
If the  yellow warning lamp flashes, take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop to have the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is advisable to
check the oil level every time you refuel.
Practical Tips
Cockpit 87
1)
:
LEFT FULL BEAM
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1)
: STOP ENGINE OIL
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Technical Specifications