Brake Fluid - Seat LEON 2019 Owner's Manual

Checking coolant level
Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
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Switch the ignition off.
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Read off the coolant level on coolant ex-
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pansion tank. When the engine is cold, the
coolant level should be between the
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marks Fig. 319. When the engine is hot, it
may be slightly above the upper mark.
Topping up coolant
Wait for the engine to cool down.
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Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with
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a cloth and carefully unscrew it to the left
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Top up the coolant only if there is still cool-
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ant in the expansion tank, otherwise you
could damage the engine. If there is no
coolant in the expansion tank, do not con-
tinue driving. You should obtain professional
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assistance .
If there is still some coolant in the expansion
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tank, top up to the upper mark.
Top up with coolant until the level becomes
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stable.
Screw the cap back on correctly.
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If there is a coolant leak, take the vehicle spe-
cialised workshop to have the cooling system
examined.
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Practical tips
WARNING
The cooling system is under pressure. Do
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not unscrew the cap on the coolant expan-
sion tank when the engine is hot: risk of
burns!
Store the antifreeze in its original con-
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tainer and keep it out of reach of children.
If working inside the engine compart-
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ment, remember that, even when the igni-
tion is switched off, the radiator fan may
start up automatically, and therefore there
is a risk of injury.
CAUTION
If you run out of coolant in the expansion
tank, park the car in a safe place and do
not continue driving. Obtain technical as-
sistance.

Brake fluid

Check and refill the brake fluid
Engine compartment: brake fluid res-
Fig. 321
ervoir cap.
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
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gine compartment page 335.
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid level must be between the
and markings.
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However, if the brake fluid level goes down
noticeably in a short time, or drops below the
mark, there may be a leak in the brake
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system. Seek specialist assistance. A warning
light on the instrument panel display monitors
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the brake fluid level page 89.
In right-hand drive vehicles the brake fluid
reservoir is on the other side of the engine
compartment.
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