Seat Leon 2010 Owner's Manual page 85

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The wheel on one axle is changed.
Tyre pressure adjustment
Following the modification to tyre pressure or after changing one or more
⇒ page 82, fig. 49
wheels, the button
tion is on until an acoustic signal is heard and the warning lamp goes out.
If the wheels are under excessive load (for example, driving with a trailer or
heavy load), the tyre pressure must be increased to the recommended value
for a full load (see the sticker on the inside of the fuel flap). If the tyre monitor
system button is pressed down, the new tyre pressures are confirmed.
The tyre pressure warning lamp
If the tyre pressure of one or more wheels is much lower than the value set by
the driver, the tyre control warning lamp lights up ⇒
The tyre pressure warning lamp
If the tyre pressure warning lamp flashes, this indicates a fault. Go to the
nearest specialist workshop.
WARNING
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When the tyre pressure warning lamp lights up, reduce speed immedi-
ately and avoid any sudden manoeuvre or braking. Stop when possible,
and check the tyre pressure and status.
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The driver is responsible for maintaining correct tyre pressures. For this
reason, tyre pressure must be regularly checked.
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Under certain circumstances (for example, when driving in a sportslike
manner, in winter conditions or on a dirt track) the tyre warning lamp may
light up or function incorrectly.
Note
If the battery is disconnected, the yellow warning lamp
turning the ignition on. This should turn off after a brief journey.
Safety first
must be kept pressed while the igni-
lights up
.
flashes
lights up after
Operating instructions
Brake system* / handbrake
The warning lamp lights up if the handbrake is applied, if the
brake fluid level falls too low or if there is a fault in the brake
system.
This warning lamp lights up if
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the handbrake is on.
If you drive faster than 6 km/h with the handbrake on, the following message
will appear on the instrument panel display
warning buzzer is given.
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the brake fluid level is too low ⇒ page 230.
The instrument panel displays the following message
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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there is a fault in the brake system.
The instrument panel displays the following message
FAULT INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
This warning lamp can light up together with the ABS system warning lamp.
WARNING
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Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on
⇒ page 218.
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If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up when
driving, the brake fluid level ⇒ page 230, "Brake fluid" in the reservoir is
too low. Risk of accident. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain tech-
nical assistance.
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If the brake warning lamp
lamp , the control function of the ABS could be out of action. This could
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Depending on the version of the model.
Practical tips
Cockpit
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: HANDBRAKE ON. Also, an
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: STOP BRAKE FLUID
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: BRAKE SYSTEM
lights up together with the ABS warning
Technical data
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