Seat Leon 2010 Owner's Manual page 87

There is a fault in the electromechanical steering system if the lamp does not
go out or lights up whilst the vehicle is in motion. The warning lamp may
appear in two different colours to indicate faults. If it lights yellow, this indi-
cates a minor fault. If it lights red, seek workshop assistance immediately, as
the steering assistance is not working; in this case you should not keep
driving. Stop the vehicle and seek technical assistance. The power steering
does not work if the battery is flat or if the engine is off (for example, for
towing). You should take into account that you will need considerably more
power than normal to steer the vehicle if the power steering is not working
correctly or at all.
For those vehicles fitted with ESP* the function "Recommended steering
manoeuvre" is included. See ⇒ page 185.
Emission control system*
This warning lamp monitors the exhaust system.

Warning lamp flashes:
When there is misfiring that can damage the catalytic converter. Reduce
speed and drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop to have the
engine checked.
The instrument panel displays the following message
WORKSHOP.

Warning lamp is lit:
If a fault has developed during driving which has reduced the quality of the
exhaust gas (e.g. lambda probe fault). Reduce speed and drive carefully to
the nearest qualified workshop to have the engine checked.
The following message is shown in the instrument panel display: EXHAUST
GAS SEE WORKSHOP.
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Depending on the version of the model.
Safety first

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: EXHAUST GAS SEE
Operating instructions
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)*
There are two warning lamps for the electronic stability
programme. The lamp provides information concerning
the function and the
OFF
disconnection status
Both lamps come on together when the ignition is switched on and should go
out after approx. 2 seconds, which is how long the function check lasts.
This programme includes the ABS, EDL and TCS. This also includes the brake
assist system (BAS), automatic cleaning of the brake discs and the trailer
stability programme (TSP).
The warning lamp has the following functions:
•
It flashes when the TCS/ESP is activated when driving.
•
It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
•
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the ESP
operates in conjunction with the ABS.
If the ESP warning lamp lights up and stays on after the engine is started,
this may mean that the control system has temporarily switched off the ESP.
In this case the ESP can be reactivated by switching the ignition off and then
on again. If the warning lamp goes out, this means the system is fully func-
tional.
The OFF lamp provides information about the disconnection status of the
system:
•
It stays lit when the TCS is disconnected after pressing the
switch.
Practical tips
Cockpit
/ OFF
provides information on the
OFF
Technical data
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